Why Did China Build the Three Gorges Dam

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why did China build the Three Gorges Dam?

• A)to control river flooding and create a resort area
• B)to produce electricity and to control river flooding
• C)to create a resort area
• D)to produce electricity
• E)to control river flooding

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Definitions:

Individualism-Collectivism

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Triandis

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