Name: Wenelie T.
Santander
Directions: Discuss briefly and concisely.
1. What are the problems large dams can cause? What are the benefits? Provide
examples in your discussion
PROBLEMS
1.Environmental Impact
When big dams are built, they change the
environment a lot. Imagine a river flowing
freely through nature. When a dam is built, it
stops that flow and creates a big lake behind
it. This can harm the plants and animals that
live there because their homes might get
flooded. For example, the Three Gorges Dam
in China changed the area around it so much
that many animals and plants had to find new
places to live.
2.Social Displacement
Sometimes, when big dams are built, the
people who live in that area have to move
away. But moving can be hard, especially if
they don't have enough money or help to find
new homes. This can make them upset and
cause problems. For instance, in India, the
Narmada Dam Project caused a lot of trouble
for the people who had to leave their homes.
3.Sedimentation
Rivers naturally carry dirt and rocks
downstream. But when a big dam is built, it
stops these things from moving along with the
water. This can cause problems downstream
because the ground and water might not be as
healthy. Imagine if you had a stream in your
backyard, and someone built a big wall that
stopped the water from flowing. The water
would get stuck, and the stream wouldn't
work like it used to. This is similar to what
happens with sedimentation. For example, in
Egypt, the Aswan High Dam has this
problem, which affects farming and wildlife
downstream.
Activity 2
BENEFITS
1.Hydropower Generation
Big dams can also be good because they help
make electricity from water. This electricity is
clean and doesn't cause pollution like other
sources of energy. Think of it like a big water
wheel that spins and makes electricity. An
example of this is the Grand Coulee Dam in
the United States, which provides electricity
to many homes.
2.Flood Control
Dams can stop floods from happening by
holding back extra water when there's too
much. It's like having a big bathtub that can
hold a lot of water. This helps keep people
and buildings safe from flooding. For
example, the Hoover Dam in the United States
helps prevent flooding along the Colorado
River
3.Water Supply
Big dams can store a lot of water in big lakes.
This water can be used for many things like
watering crops on farms, drinking water for
people, and even for making things in
factories. It's like having a big water tank that
never runs out. For example, the Tarbela Dam
in Pakistan helps provide water for farms and
homes in the area.
 4.Risk of Failure 4.Recreation and Tourism

Sometimes, big dams can break, especially
during big storms or if something goes wrong
with the dam's structure. When this happens,
it can be very dangerous and cause a lot of
damage. Imagine if a wall holding back a lot
of water suddenly broke. All that water would
rush out and cause flooding. In 1975, in
China, the Banqiao Dam broke during a big
storm, causing a huge flood and lots of
problems.
Dams create big lakes where people can have
fun doing things like fishing, boating, and
swimming. These lakes become popular
places for people to visit, which helps local
businesses like restaurants and hotels. Imagine
having a big lake near your town where you
can go on weekends to relax and have fun
with your friends and family. An example of
this is Lake Powell, created by the Glen
Canyon Dam in the United States, which is a
favorite spot for tourists.

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