Chambamontera Flashcards
1
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Where is Chambamontera?
A
- Peru
- South America
- Isolated community in the andes
2
Q
What are the positive environmental impacts of the micro-hydro power in Chambamontera?
A
- small scale means large areas aren’t flooded
- stops deforestation for fuel wood
- replaces fossil fuels
3
Q
What are the positive economic impacts of the micro-hydro power in Chambamontera?
A
- electricity is cheaper than a larger scheme
- locals are using and developing skills
- incomes of locals has increased
4
Q
What are the positive social impacts of the micro-hydro power in Chambamontera?
A
- community involvement- bottom up approach
- students can do homework safely
- refrigeration of medicine is possible
5
Q
What are some negative environmental impacts of micro-hydro power in Chambamontera?
A
- a small dam is needed which affects the environment
6
Q
What are some negative economic impacts of micro-hydro power in Chambamontera?
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- demand is a variable so income not steady
- £500 per household to set up
- specialist equipment had to be improved
7
Q
What are some negative social impacts of micro-hydro power in Chambamontera?
A
- poor people have to have meters for electricity
- lower migration leads to population pressures in villages
