VOICED : Tres Gargantas el modelo chino

The Three Gorges Dam in China, the world's largest, marks its 10th anniversary. Its construction displaced over a million people and submerged numerous towns. While it helps prevent floods, it also causes summer droughts and reduces fish stocks. The dam's energy output exceeds expectations, and China plans to build more dams, using Three Gorges as a model.

What was one of the major human impacts of constructing the Three Gorges Dam?

• Reduction in local crime rates

• Improved agricultural productivity

• Displacement of over a million people

• Increased tourism in the area

How does the Three Gorges Dam help protect local populations?

• By reducing air pollution

• By increasing fish populations

• By preventing earthquakes

• By controlling floods

What environmental issue is exacerbated by the Three Gorges Dam during the summer?

• Increased rainfall

• River droughts

• Higher temperatures

• Soil erosion

What has happened to fish reserves in the reservoir over the last decade?

• They have been unaffected by the dam

• They have decreased due to pollution

• They have remained stable

• They have increased significantly

What is the future plan for dam construction in China as per the Five-Year Plan?

• To build no new dams

• To construct over 50 new dams

• To dismantle existing dams

• To focus solely on solar energy