Formative Assessment 2: Three Gorges Dam

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Instructions

In no more than 500 words, you are expected to express a succinct, informed response to the question, based on the module content and assigned readings. In most cases there will be no specific correct answer, but your stated position must be supported.

Question

Read the posted articles on Canvas. Do you think the benefits outweigh the negative impacts of the Three Gorges Dam? As with the Aswan Dam assignment, you should consider economic costs and benefits, effects on the health of humans and the environment, impacts on indigenous cultures, and potential risks. Explain your reasoning for favoring one over the other.

Files

See Canvas.

Worksheet

There is no worksheet for this assignment. This assignment is an essay.

Submitting Your Assignment

Bring your typed and printed answers to class. If you are taking this class online, submit your assignment to the dropbox in Canvas.

Scoring and Rubric

Each answer will earn a maximum of 25 points, as described in the rubric below.

Rubric
Work Shown Possible Points
Provides a well-reasoned response to the question posed 10
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure 5
Includes one or more references to specific materials in Module or assigned reading 5
Appropriate length (100-150 words) 5