2.2. DAMS AND OTHER EFFECTS ON FOREST AND TRIBAL PEOPLE

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is deforestation?

   Hint

   Think about the consequences of cutting down trees.

2. 2.

   Name one health risk associated with dam construction.

   Hint

   Consider what happens in crowded conditions.

3. 3.

   What is a major environmental issue caused by dam construction?

   • Increased tourism
   • Deforestation
   • Soil enrichment

   Hint

   Think about what happens when trees are cut down.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Chipko movement was aimed at stopping deforestation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember what the activists did to protect the trees.

5. 5.

   Discuss the potential long-term ecological consequences of damming a river within a forest region.

   Hint

   Consider all aspects of how a river sustains both the environment and local communities.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of community-led movements like Chipko in influencing modern environmental policies.

   Hint

   Think about the power of grassroots activism in shaping environmental discourse.