DP Geography Questionbank
Dams and reservoirs
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Examine the hydrological changes resulting from the construction of dams and reservoirs. Examine the costs and benefits of dams and reservoirs as part of multi‑purpose schemes.Directly related questions
- .2.bp.1ai: State the year when the highest sediment load occurred.
- .2.bp.1aii: State the volume of sediment load in that year at Huangzhang.
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.2.bp.1c:
Referring to the map and graphs, explain how the construction of the Danjiangkou Dam affected sediment loads along the Han River.
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17M.2.bp.1a:
Outline two environmental problems that may occur downstream from multi-purpose dams.
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17N.2.bp.01c:
Discuss the positive and negative hydrological impacts of dam and reservoir construction.
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18N.2.bp.2b:
Explain two hydrological changes that may result from the construction of a dam in an area such as the Sagarmatha National Park.
