Which statement best explains how the Aswan High Dam contributes to pollution?

A. Fumes from the dam's hydroelectric power plant affect the air quality.
B. Waste and chemicals flow from the dam and result in ground pollution.
C. The dam cannot control flooding, which leads to water pollution along the river.
D. The dam affects the soil, which causes farmers to use fertilizers that create pollution.

The Aswan High Dam contributes to pollution primarily through its impact on agricultural practices, leading farmers to use fertilizers that result in water pollution. The dam provides irrigation, but this has also increased the reliance on chemicals. Thus, while it enhances agricultural output, it simultaneously poses significant pollution challenges. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

The Aswan High Dam contributes to pollution primarily by affecting soil quality, which leads farmers to rely heavily on fertilizers. This reliance results in chemical runoff that pollutes the Nile River. The selected option for this question is: 'The dam affects the soil, which causes farmers to use fertilizers that create pollution.'
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-08