Three Gorges Mega Dam Flashcards
Where is the Three Gorges Dam located, and what are its dimensions?
The Three Gorges Dam is located on the Yangtze River in China, spanning 2335 meters in length and standing 185 meters high.
What was the cost of constructing the Three Gorges Dam?
The construction cost of the Three Gorges Dam was $22.5 billion.
How many hectares of farmland were flooded, and how many people were displaced due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam?
Construction of the Three Gorges Dam flooded 100,000 hectares of farmland and displaced 1.4 million people from 1500 cities, towns, and villages.
What was the power production equivalent to during the period from 2003 to 2007?
From 2003 to 2007, power production from the Three Gorges Dam was equivalent to 4 million metric tonnes of coal.
What are the main objectives of the Three Gorges Dam project?
The main objectives of the Three Gorges Dam project are to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and to mitigate flooding, which has historically caused significant loss of life in the region, such as the 1931 floods that resulted in 4 million deaths.
