SNWTP- Large Scale Transfer Scheme Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Why was the scheme necessary?
A
Due to concentration of megacities on the north china plain
Over 200 million people need water here
Large scale irrigation of crops
Shortage of rainfall in the north china plain
2
Q
What does the scheme involve?
A
$62 billion scheme
Moves 12 trillion gallons of water per year
Across 1000 kilometres
3
Q
Advantages
A
Provides reliable water supply to water deficit areas
Improves availability of safe water, reducing health risks
Can be used in industrial growth
4
Q
Disadvantages
A
Displacement of people to build dams and reservoirs
Damage to ecosystems and wildfire loss
Historically important sites have been lost
