1. Three Gorges Dam What is the three gorges dam ? - The three gorges dam is the biggest dam in the world, it is situated on the Yangtze River in Sandouping in China. The dam measures more than two miles long and can generate up to 22,500 megawatts of hydroelectric power. The dam provides renewable energy which can be used to power China, but could cost around 180 billion yuan to construct. The goal of the dam is to reduce the amount of harmful gases which are being released into the atmosphere, the dam is also a way of saving money due to the cost of coal and other fossil fuels. Natalie Cox

2. Three Gorges Dam When was the dam built, how long did it take ? - The three gorges dam build started in the 1980’s, and is still under construction to this current date. The dam is due for completion in 2011, at this point is should then be ready to fully produce the hydroelectric power that China needs.

3. Three Gorges Dam Where is the three gorges dam ? - The three gorges dam is located in South East China its situated on the Yangtze River in Sandouping. Due to its location over 1million people had to be re-housed in order to prevent their houses and belongings from becoming flooded, this cost the government a lot of money due to the funding of making sure that these people could afford to move to another area.

4. Three Gorges Dam Why was the three gorges dam built ? - The Three Gorge Dam was built to accommodate China with Hydroelectric, renewable energy. It was used to replace coal and cut the costs and use of fossil fuels, throughout the country. It was also used to cut carbon emissions and cater for the big demand of electricity in China, as the dam would produce 22,500 megawatts of power, which is enough to power a lot of homes throughout the country.

5. Three Gorges Dam What evidence can you find to argue that the dam was a good idea ? - The dam is Chinas greatest source of renewable energy and a great environmental achievement, the dam cuts carbon emissions and prices of fossil fuels. The dam will provide for the Chinese demand of electricity and the electricity given is a renewable source.

6. Three Gorges Dam What evidence can you find to argue that the dam was a bad idea ? - The creation of the dam will form landslides and the occasional flooding, which could effect the people living near and around the dam. Also a lot of the water will become polluted due to the amount of waste that the dam produces. Many people have had to move up-hill in order to avoid the floods, which is costing the government a lot of money, the dam is still under-going construction which is increasing the final cost dramatically, the dam has been developed over 15years due to lack of material and time.