Which large man-made lake on the Waitaki River hydroelectric scheme is the second-largest lake in the South Island by area?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Lake Benmore, covering 75 square kilometres behind the Benmore earth dam
- Step 1: Created in the 1960s, Lake Benmore holds 1.25 billion cubic meters of water behind New Zealand's largest earth dam. Step 2. The Benmore power station is the southern terminus of the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Inter-Island link to the North Island. Answer: Lake Benmore, covering 75 square kilometres behind the Benmore earth dam. Why not the others: It is a popular recreational boating and salmon fishing destination.
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