Social, economic and environmental impacts of dams Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 environmental impacts of dams?
A
-releasing water from the dam gives sea lfe such as fish, food [from sediment]
-releasing water from the dam makes the river levels rise higher
-The dams can overflow with water
-dams can be an excuse of sea life extinction
2
Q
say at least 1 Economic impact of a dam.
A
-The dams cost a lot of money
3
Q
Say at least 1 social impact about dams.
A
-people have to relocate houses to make space for dams
-there a less green space because of dams