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Advantages of dams:
- Dams are constructed based only on safety
- It is used to store water
- It used in hydroelectric power generation
- It is used in irrigation purposes.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoBuilding a dam benefits the environment in the following ways: 1.It stops the rapid flow of water to a certain extent thus preserving flora and fauna. 2.The fast current of water near a dam helps to generate hydro electricity. 3.During floods if a dam is not there the fast current of water gushes into the neighbouring lands and soil erosion takes place.
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What geographical features are needed when building a hydroelectric dam?
what geogaphical features are needed when building a hydroelectric dam
What are the advantages of dam?
they create a walk way.
What are the advantages of the akosombo dam?
The akosombo dam has many advantages such as the fact that the people who live in Ghana have learnt many life skills from the dam such as fishing, carpenting and canoe building. Also the akosombo dam has brought a health service in for the workers and free transport to and from work. On the economic sie of things the akosombo dam has brought in a transport route. There is now 2500 new jobs for the locals and also due to where the dam is situated is has allowed there to be a port for tomatoes and other procude to be available. There is a lot of more fertile soil for the agricultural side of Ghana and a wider diversity of plants!
What are the losses of building dam to local peoples?
You would need to be specific as to which dam
What are the release dates for The Building of the Hoover Dam - 1998 - TV?
The Building of the Hoover Dam - 1998 - TV was released on: USA:1999
When making a decision about whether or not to build a dam you are considering an economic value when you?
a. Will the dam provide new leisure activities? b. How many jobs will building the dam generate? c. Will building the dam destroy natural resources? d. Is it right to build a dam here?
Advantages of khadakwasala dam?
to control water current
What is the advantages of having the Hoover Dam?
Advantages of the Hoover Dam is that it prevents flooding along the Colorado River. It provides Hydro-Electric Power to people living nearby :)
What are the initials for dam building organizations?
Dbo
What is regulated as a result of dam building?
flooding
What is the Hoover Dam in the Empire State Building?
no
What are the release dates for Building the Greatest Dam in the World - 1912?
Building the Greatest Dam in the World - 1912 was released on: USA: 22 January 1912
