china south - north large scale water scheme Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
how much did it cost
A
62 billy
2
Q
how long in total do the canals and tunnels that transport the water add up to
A
1500km
3
Q
45 billion cubic … of … each …
A
45 billion cubic meters of water each year
4
Q
benfits over … people in the north
A
200 milly
5
Q
issues surrounding this water scheme
A
flooding of villages and loss of ecosystems
high cost
6
Q
hoe many people had to be re located due to contruction
A
300k
7
Q
An example of a large-scale water transfer scheme
A
ok
8
Q
supports water to
A
Beijing and Tianjin
9
Q
environmental concern
A
Alters natural river systems, threatening aquatic habitats and biodiversity in donor regions like the Yangtze.
