The Three Gorges Project Flashcards
1
Q
What river is it based in?
A
Yangtze River and is the world’s largest hydroelectric scheme
2
Q
Benefits
A
18,000MW of electricity generated
Will supply water to the region responsible
for 22% of China’s GDP
Flood protection will save lives and cut
financial losses
Navigational improvements could open up
China’s interior to development
3
Q
Costs
A
Dammed waters will down 100,000 hectares
1.9 million people will be displaced
Pollution increases as abandoned mines and
factories are flooded
Dam failure, earthquakes and heavy rain could
cause serious issues
Ecological impacts on fishing and habitats
