From the below given options, identify the environmental problems that are caused by the construction of large dams.

Deforestation

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Loss of biological diversity

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Emission of greenhouse gases

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Air pollution

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Solution

The correct options are
A Deforestation
B Loss of biological diversity
C Emission of greenhouse gases
Construction of large dams causes environmental problems as they require vast area of land which requires to cut down lots of trees which further results in soil erosion and loss of biological diversity. Plants submerged in the water releases methane, which leads to increase in green house gases.

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Two group of people debated about "Dams". Pick out the statement which were debated for and against the topic:

1. Social problems because they displace large number of peasants and tribal without adequate compensation.

2. Economic problems because construction of dams swallow up huge amount of public money.

3. Dams are used to generate electricity.

4. Dams are used to store large amount of water, which can be used later for irrigation.

5. Indira Gandhi canal has brought greenery to considerable areas of Rajasthan.

6. Environmental problems because they contribute enormously to deforestation and the loss of biological diversity.

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