Record floods spark concerns about China’s Three Gorges Dam: report

The Three Gorges Dam, completed in 2012, was built to control severe floods in China. However, experts are questioning its effectiveness as water levels reach a 20-year high. The dam, the world's largest, faces challenges in managing these levels, impacting millions and causing significant displacement and casualties.

When did the construction of the Three Gorges Dam begin?

• 1996

• 2000

• 1985

• 2012

What is one of the main reasons for building the Three Gorges Dam?

• Irrigation

• Tourism

• Flood control

• Generating electricity

How tall is the Three Gorges Dam?

• 650 feet

• 500 feet

• 594 feet

• 700 feet

What has been a significant challenge for the Three Gorges Dam recently?

• Structural damage

• Earthquakes

• Rising water levels

• Drought

How many people have been affected by the severe flooding since June?

• 50 million

• 38.8 million

• 20 million

• 10 million