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    Dams trap river water behind barriers to turn turbines and generate electricity. The water is then released through holes in the dams. Dams have advantages like producing clean energy at low cost once built, working well where there is abundant water, and potentially improving landscapes. However, dams are expensive to construct initially, flood surrounding areas, disrupt river water flow between countries that share rivers, and can cause pollution issues in tropical regions.

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    Dams trap river water behind barriers to turn turbines and generate electricity. The water is then released through holes in the dams. Dams have advantages like producing clean energy at low cost once built, working well where there is abundant water, and potentially improving landscapes. However, dams are expensive to construct initially, flood surrounding areas, disrupt river water flow between countries that share rivers, and can cause pollution issues in tropical regions.

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    Dams trap river water behind barriers to turn turbines and generate electricity. The water is then released through holes in the dams. Dams have advantages like producing clean energy at low cost once built, working well where there is abundant water, and potentially improving landscapes. However, dams are expensive to construct initially, flood surrounding areas, disrupt river water flow between countries that share rivers, and can cause pollution issues in tropical regions.

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    Dams

    • Dams trap water along


    rivers.
    • The water turns a
    turbine which makes
    electricity.
    • The water is then
    released through a
    hole in the dam.
    Advantages
    • Dams don’t make very much pollution.
    Advantages
    • doesn't cost much money after the dam has been built.
    Advantages
    • Works well in places with lots of water.
    Advantages

    • When dams are made it can improve landscape or


    leisure.
    Disadvantages
    • The lake created by a
    dam takes up lots of
    space.
    • Some people think
    they spoil the
    landscape.
    • The lake can flood
    farmland.
    Disadvantages

    • Costs a lot to build.


    • For example, the Three Gorges Dam in China cost
    US$100 billion.
    Disadvantages
    • . The water can be diverted to another place.
    • There is a big problem when two countries
    share a river
    Disadvantages
    • Dams can cause dirty water and pollution.
    • In tropical places this can cause disease.

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