China's three gorges dam

Question 1

Building a giant dam

Answer 1

The three gorges is an area where the Chang Jiang is very narrow, only about 350 feet wide as the river flows between steep cliffs.

Question 2

Benefits and drawbacks

Answer 2

The drawback of the dam is 25 millions dollars, outweighs of the benefits. To create the reservoir a large expanse of land had to be cleared about 1.5 millions were displaced from their cities.