Question

3 - water supply: dams
learning objective: determine the benefits and impacts of dams.
which of the following is a reason dams are built?
a.) to reinforce the natural flow of the river
b.) to increase native fish populations
c.) to generate power
d.) to improve biodiversity

Explanation:

Dams are often built to harness the energy of flowing water to generate electricity. They disrupt natural river flow, can harm native fish populations and biodiversity due to habitat changes.

Answer:

c.) To generate power