Dams have significant advantages, and significant disadvantages as well. Compare and contrast these advantages and disadvantages and explain whether you think dams are an appropriate tool for dealing with fresh water.
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should weigh the advantages and disadvantages given in Figure 13.15. A decision on whether one side outweighs the other may lead to a decision on whether it is appropriate. Placement of the dam would play a significant role in the decision making. For example, a dam considered for the Hudson River in New York would flood culturally significant and economically important areas. On the other hand, a dam considered for the plains of Kansas might not have that impact.
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