CHAPTER 9

Three Gorges Dam Leaves Some Chinese Swamped

1. The reservoir behind the Three Gorges Dam began to fill in

2001

2002

2003

2004

2. The purpose of the Three Gorges Dam is to

Prevent flooding in the Yangtze Delta

Provide environmentally friendly energy

Both a and b

Neither a nor b

3. The dam has been criticized for

Increasing landslides

Destroying people's livelihoods

Increasing water pollution levels

All of the above

4. Of the people who need to be relocated because of the dam, the Chongqing Municipality is responsible for moving

10 percent

25 percent

50 percent

85 percent

5. Each family was to receive in cash and benefits about

$5000

$6400

$6700

$7100