Question
What are possible negative effects of building a hydropower dam? Select two correct answers.
Lower river, water level levels in other areas
Increased water prices
Decreased economic activity
Decreased sanitation in the city
Displacement of people living near the proposed dam
Lower river, water level levels in other areas
Increased water prices
Decreased economic activity
Decreased sanitation in the city
Displacement of people living near the proposed dam
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers regarding the negative effects of building a hydropower dam are:
1. **Lower river water levels in other areas** - Building a dam can alter the natural flow of the river, affecting ecosystems and water availability downstream.
2. **Displacement of people living near the proposed dam** - The construction of a dam often requires flooding large areas of land, which can displace communities and require resettlement.
While the other options may have varying degrees of relevance depending on the specific context, these two are commonly recognized negative impacts associated with hydropower dam construction.
1. **Lower river water levels in other areas** - Building a dam can alter the natural flow of the river, affecting ecosystems and water availability downstream.
2. **Displacement of people living near the proposed dam** - The construction of a dam often requires flooding large areas of land, which can displace communities and require resettlement.
While the other options may have varying degrees of relevance depending on the specific context, these two are commonly recognized negative impacts associated with hydropower dam construction.