Three Gorges Dam Flashcards
1
Q
When did work start on the Three Gorges Dam?
A
1990’s
2
Q
How many people were relocated from the valley that was flooded?
A
1.3 million
3
Q
How many people downstream from the Three Gorges Dam are now protected from flooding?
A
100 million
4
Q
How many hospitals became flooded by The Three Gorges Dam?
A
4,000
5
Q
What river was next to the Three Gorges Dam?
A
The Yangtze River (longest river in China)
6
Q
How many towns became flooded due to The Three Gorges Dam?
A
137
7
Q
When was work on The Three Gorges Dam completed?
A
2009
8
Q
How many villages became flooded by The Three Gorges Dam?
A
1,100
9
Q
What is generated at The Three Gorges Dam?
A
Hydroelectric power (HEP)