What was the Snowy Mountains Scheme?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A large hydroelectric and irrigation project
- Step 1: The scheme, built 1949-1974, used the labour of migrants from many countries. Answer: A large hydroelectric and irrigation project. Why not the others: A ski resort development, A railway line and A military base don't fit.
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