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a)i.Name three main hydroelectric power stations along the river Tana ii)Apart from providing electric power, state four other benefits of the dams along the river Tana. iii)Identify two...

a)i.Name three main hydroelectric power stations along the river Tana
ii)Apart from providing electric power, state four other benefits of the
dams along the river Tana.
iii)Identify two problems that affect the production of power along river
Tana.

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a)i.Masinga
Kamburu
Gitaru
Kindaruma
Kiambere

ii)-The reservoirs provide water for domestic use /industial use/irrigation.
-The dams / reservoirs are tourist attractions.
-The reservoirs are fresh water fisheries.
-The reservoirs modify local climate.
-The dams act as bridges across the river.
-The dams and reservoirs control floods downsteam.

iii)-Fluctuations of water levels in the reservoirss.
-Inadequate capital for maintenance / high cost of dredging/expansion.
-Silting of the reservoirs.
Githiari answered the question on September 16, 2017 at 06:13

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