2.2 - DAMS AND OTHER EFFECTS ON FOREST AND TRIBAL PEOPLE
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What is deforestation?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of cutting down trees.
Name one health risk associated with dam construction.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in crowded conditions.
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What is a major environmental issue caused by dam construction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when trees are cut down.
True or False: The Chipko movement was aimed at stopping deforestation.
💡 Hint: Remember what the activists did to protect the trees.
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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.
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.
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