Columbia River

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Year Published: 1970

Creator: Coronet

Color: color

Description: Traces the route of the Columbia River from British Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Tells of the more than two dozen dams constructed along this stretch of river and explains how they are used to control floods, irrigate land, and harness the water for hydro-electric power. Refers to the cooperative efforts of the United States and Canada to mutually take advantage of the river's benefits.

Complete Record: Colossal, multipurpose dams introduce us to the importance of the Columbia River System, the world's largest single source of hydroelectric power.

Metadata Source:Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education)


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