What are the advantages and disadvantages of China's dam-building ...

[acc299]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of China's dam-building policy? Is it wise for the Chinese government to emphasize dam construction?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Oil and gas extraction are mostly limited to ________ Nigeria.
 
  A) southern
  B) northern
  C) eastern
  D) western

[Sarahjh]

Answer to Question 1

The two major advantages are (1) greater control of flooding; and (2) production of hydroelectric power. The disadvantages are (1) displacement of upwards of one million people; (2) threats to several endangered species of flora and fauna; and (3) inundation of many valleys, thereby adversely affecting both tourism and agriculture.

Answer to Question 2

A

[acc299]

Excellent

[ttt030911]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it