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Objective 1: Researching the Problem

Our Division of Research (DOR) has recovered some preliminary facts for your mission. Once you have familiarized yourself with this background information, it will be your job to research the Three Gorges Dam project for more details that could help you in your decision.

DOR Report
Re: Three Gorges Dam, China

Approximate Population of China: 1.2 billion (about 1/5 of the world's population)
Approximate Population of China that would be affected by the dam: 400 million (about 1/3 of China's total population--number taken from the population of China living "under" the dam)
Length of Yangtze River: 3700 miles
Construction of dam begun: 1994
Projected Finish Date: 2006
Cost estimates: $17 billion - $100 billion

--End of DOR Report--

Now it is time for you to get more facts. Our very own Division of Internet Findings (DIF) strongly recommends that you take a look at these sites to begin your search:

Online NewsHour: Three Gorges Dam - October 8, 1997	Take the test
The Environmental Defense Fund's Three Gorges Page	Take the test

As you will notice, you can take a test about each of these pages to see how much you've learned.

Now that you've looked through those sites, try finding some of your own. There are many different search engines available to you. We've listed some of the more popular ones here:

For help with interent searches you may want to visit our "Search Tutorial" located under the "Learn" link.

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