Case Study - Top Down Development, The Three Gorges Dam In China Flashcards
1
Q
What river is it located in?
A
The yangze river
2
Q
How many lost their homes?
A
1 million
3
Q
What is it’s hydroelectric capacity
A
18 200 MW
4
Q
What % of China’s electrical needs does it supply
A
10%
5
Q
What percentage of electricity came from coal before the Three Gorges Dam?
A
80%
6
Q
How many vessels did it allow to pass into Chongqing?
A
100,000
7
Q
What city is the Three Gorges Dam in?
A
Chongquing
