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Why do some people oppose dams? Give one reason.


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Some places near the dam would get inundated with water, thereby displacing people from their homes. This is one of the reasons why people oppose construction of dams. A dam is defined as a barrier or structure across a stream, river or waterway to confine and then control the flow of water. Dams vary in size from small earth embankments, often for farm use, to high massive concrete structures generally used for water supply, hydropower and irrigation.


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