Earthquakes
Landslides
Cloudbursts
All of the above
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The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
The construction of dams and hydropower projects can potentially increase the risk of earthquakes, landslides, and cloudbursts.
- Earthquakes: The weight of the water in a dam can cause the ground to shift, which can trigger earthquakes.
- Landslides: The construction of a dam can change the water flow in an area, which can destabilize hillsides and make them more likely to slide.
- Cloudbursts: The construction of a dam can change the local climate, which can make it more likely for heavy rains to fall. These heavy rains can then cause flash floods and cloudbursts.
In addition to these risks, the construction of dams and hydropower projects can also have a number of other negative environmental impacts, such as the loss of habitat for fish and other wildlife, the disruption of river flows, and the contamination of water supplies.