China's Three Gorges Dam: Triumph of Science or Environmental Concern?

The Gorges Dam project aims to store water and create a large reservoir, impacting villages and farmland. It is expected to generate hydroelectric power, providing economic benefits and reducing floods. However, environmental concerns and displacement issues remain significant challenges.

What is the primary purpose of the Three Gorges Dam's reservoir?

• To store water for irrigation

• To provide drinking water

• To create a recreational area

• To generate hydroelectric power

How much is the Three Gorges Dam project estimated to cost?

• 20.8 billion U.S. dollars

• 25 billion U.S. dollars

• 10 billion U.S. dollars

• 15 billion U.S. dollars

What is one of the expected benefits of the Three Gorges Dam according to China's leaders?

• Improved air quality

• Reduction of annual floods

• Expansion of agricultural land

• Increased tourism

What environmental issue is highlighted regarding the Three Gorges Dam?

• Loss of wildlife habitat

• Incomplete debris clearance

• Increased air pollution

• Water contamination

What will happen to the villages and towns along the Yangtze River due to the dam?

• They will be relocated to higher ground

• They will be converted into tourist attractions

• They will be submerged underwater

• They will be preserved as historical sites