Dredging and Dams Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Damming
What is a dam?
A
A dam is something that can hold water and release it making lower chances for a flood.
2
Q
Dredging
What is dredging?
A
Dredging is when they remove sand to prevent flooding and make new islands.
3
Q
Dredging
What are some negatives to dredging.
A
Negatives to dredging is: it could damage the environment around, it could make people relocate and it is really noise for residents around.
4
Q
Damming
What are some positives of damming?
A
Positives to damming are, it can hold water for wildlife around and farming.
5
Q
Damming
What are some negatives of damming?
A
Some negatives to damming are some sediments could build up over time and some people might have to move because of the dam.
