Quiz on China's Energy Supply and the Three Gorges Dam

What was China's primary energy source before 2010?

• Renewable energy

• Nuclear power

• Fossil fuels

• Hydroelectric power

What is the main purpose of the Three Gorges Dam?

• To provide irrigation

• To create a tourist attraction

• To generate nuclear energy

• To generate hydroelectric power

Which river is the Three Gorges Dam built on?

• Yangtze River

• Pearl River

• Yellow River

• Mekong River

What major city is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River?

• Wuhan

• Chongqing

• Shanghai

• Beijing

What environmental issue is associated with the Three Gorges Dam?

• Sediment trapping

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduction in water levels

• Improved air quality

How many people were displaced due to the flooding caused by the dam?

• 15 million

• 300,000

• 1.2 million

• 5 million

What is one of the economic benefits of the Three Gorges Dam?

• Reduction in tourism

• Creation of factory jobs

• Increased coal production

• Decreased agricultural output

What is a significant social cost of the Three Gorges Dam?

• Improved living conditions

• Enhanced cultural heritage

• Loss of archaeological sites

• Increased population density

What percentage of China's power is generated by the Three Gorges Dam?

• 20%

• 10%

• 14%

• 5%

What is a potential negative impact of the dam on the Yangtze River?

• Enhanced sediment flow

• Pollution accumulation

• Improved navigation

• Increased fish populations