Three Gorges Dam Flashcards

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When did work start on the Three Gorges Dam?

A

1990’s

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How many people were relocated from the valley that was flooded?

A

1.3 million

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How many people downstream from the Three Gorges Dam are now protected from flooding?

A

100 million

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4
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How many hospitals became flooded by The Three Gorges Dam?

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4,000

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What river was next to the Three Gorges Dam?

A

The Yangtze River (longest river in China)

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6
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How many towns became flooded due to The Three Gorges Dam?

A

137

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When was work on The Three Gorges Dam completed?

A

2009

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How many villages became flooded by The Three Gorges Dam?

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1,100

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What is generated at The Three Gorges Dam?

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Hydroelectric power (HEP)

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