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Purpose of Dams;
Dams are built for a variety of reasons, the most common of which are hydroelectric power generation, water supply, and flood control. Dams are also built for recreation, irrigation, and to improve navigation.
What are the Alternative Ideas?
There are a few alternative ideas that could be implemented in order to improve the quality of education in the United States. One idea is to provide more funding to schools in order to improve the quality of education. Another idea is to create a national curriculum that all students must follow in order to ensure that all students are receiving a quality education. A third idea is to increase the number of teachers in the United States in order to reduce the student-teacher ratio.
Adverse Effects of Big Dams
1. The flooding of vast areas of land for the creation of a reservoir
2. The displacement of local people, as well as the loss of their homes, livelihoods, and cultural heritage
3. The significant loss of biodiversity, as well as the damage to ecosystems
4. The disruption of local water cycles
5. The release of large amounts of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas
6. The formation of toxic reservoirs of water that can cause health problems for local people
7. The creation of huge artificial lakes that can cause earthquakes
8. The deterioration of water quality in the reservoir
9. The reduced flow of water downstream, which can lead to the drying up of rivers and wetlands
10. The increased risk of floods, as the water level in the reservoir can be unpredictably changed
