Three Gorges Dam

What is the primary purpose of the Yangtze River for China?

• It is a major transportation route.

• It is used for fishing.

• It is a source of drinking water.

• It is a tourist attraction.

When was the Three Gorges Dam project finally begun?

• 1919

• 1992

• 2000

• 1985

What is the official cost of the Three Gorges Dam project?

• $10 billion

• $50 billion

• $25 billion

• $75 billion

What geographic feature is the Three Gorges area known for?

• Wide valleys

• Deep gorges

• Flat plains

• Sandy deserts

How long is the reservoir formed behind the Three Gorges Dam?

• 200 feet

• 500 feet

• 1,000 feet

• 600 feet

How much coal burning is reduced by the Three Gorges Dam?

• 10 million tons

• 50 million tons

• 30 million tons

• 70 million tons

How many villages were submerged to create the reservoir?

• 10

• 13

• 20

• 15

What is the main environmental benefit of the Three Gorges Dam?

• Reduces air pollution

• Increases fish population

• Provides clean drinking water

• Reduces soil erosion

What is the main reason for building the Three Gorges Dam?

• To promote tourism

• To control flooding and generate electricity

• To improve agriculture

• To create a new city

How many gallons of raw sewage are dumped into the Yangtze River annually?

• 100 million gallons

• 200 million gallons

• 265 billion gallons

• 500 billion gallons