Question

Analyze the benefits and costs of the construction of the Aswan Dam.

Answer 1

The construction of the Aswan Dam in Egypt has provided many benefits, but they have come with a cost. Benefits include the creation of Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes; the production of hydroelectricity to supply 15 percent or more of Egyptian energy needs; and the elimination of unpredictable seasonal flooding. Costs associated with the dam include the displacement of thousands of Nile Valley residents in Egypt and Sudan; the reduction of fertile soil deposits, which has changed native plant species and required the use of more artificial fertilizers in agricultural production; and the billion-dollar price tag of the dam's construction.

Answer 2

Among the many benefits of the building of the Aswan Dam are:
a. prevention of flooding of the Nile River
b. production of hydroelectric dams that power parts of Egypt
c. the advantage of water storage for future use.

The Aswan Dam is considered to be the low dam that the government of Egypt projected to be constructed at $3.1 Billion where Egypt had taken financial support from the World Bank and other donors.