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Conventional Sources of Energy — Question 32

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Question 8(d)

State three disadvantages of constructing a big dam.

Answer

Three disadvantages of building a big dam are-

  1. The cost of building dams for producing hydroelectricity is quite high.
  2. Building a large dam alters the natural water table level.
  3. It can cause serious geological damage like triggering earthquakes in the area.