Mention any two advantages and two disadvantages of producing hydroelectricity by building dams on rivers.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Advantages:
$(a)$ Production of cheap electricity without causing pollution.
$(b)$ Dams are used for irrigation and flood control.
Disadvantages:
$(a)$ Large land areas get submerged,leading to the loss of biodiversity and displacement of local populations.
$(b)$ It adversely affects the ecosystem of adjoining areas as well as areas downstream by altering natural water flow and sediment transport.

Explore More

Similar Questions

List any two advantages associated with water stored in the ground.

Compare the advantages of groundwater over water available from sources on the surface of the earth.

Opposition to the construction of large dams is due to

What is water harvesting? How can this technique help in the conservation of water?

$(a)$ Mention any two advantages of constructing dams.
$(b)$ Name a dam which was a subject of much opposition from locals as well as $NGOs$.
$(c)$ Mention any three problems which may arise due to the construction of large dams.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo