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WHAT R THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF BUILDING DAMS..

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Answered by ItsAsad
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Answer:

Advantages:

  1. A lot a usable energy can be generated though dams.
  2. Water can also be directed to fields for the irrigation purpose through dams.
  3. A properly build dam can serve as Tourist place and a place of time pass as well.

Disadvantages:

  1. For the construction of dams, a large area is required for which many people are compelled to leave the area near the dam.
  2. A large numbers aquatic life is disturbed and killed through the dam construction.
  3. Dams can even cause flooding in nearby areas.

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Answered by asmitupadhyay101
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HEY BUDDY SO THIS IS YOUR ANSWER.

Some Advantages of Dams are:

1.Water Stored in dams are used for irrigation.

2.Generation of electricity from the water released through dams.

3.Renewable source of energy. Whenever electricity needed it can generated from the stored water.

4.No pollution occurs during generation of electricity. Clean source of energy.

5.Hydroelectricity produced by dams does not produce any waste product.

6.The hydroelectricity powerplants are long lasting and maintenance cost is low compared to others.

7.Flood control by holding water.

8.Supply of water to less rainfall areas.

9.Picnic spot (Boating) etc.

Some Disadvantages of Dams are:

1.The cost of construction  is very high.

2.Sometimes takes dacades for construction of dams.

3.High standard materials are required to built dams.

4.Regular maintenance of dams is necessary.

5.Relocation of people living in the surrounding areas of dams. Hence loss of farms and land.

6.The flow of river water is disturbed and may disturb the habitat of wild life.

7.Risk of flood if dams break by earthquake.

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