AD+-+HEP

__**HEP - Power Generation**__


 * Causes of HEP[[image:itaipu-300x229[1].jpg align="right"]]**

1. Large amounts of rainfall and fast flowing rivers


 * The Effects of HEP**

1. The dam flooded large areas of land 2. Changes in river flow downstream 3. Loss of plant and animal species
 * Environmental**

1. Power shortages in Brazil can be solved by HEP 2. The Yanomano tribe had to move to big cities
 * Social and Political**

1. The Itapu dam generates electricty for Brazil's industries
 * Economic**