Water Flashcards
Case studies and key terms (26 cards)
Lesotho Highland transfer scheme: The water is transferred from…
Lesotho which has a water surplus to South Africa which is in a water deficit
How many jobs were created as a result of the Lesotho transfer project?
7000
How many people had to move off of their land in order to facilitate the project?
30,000
Why did South Africa need more water?
They had a water deficit due to a growing population
How long did it take to complete the Lesotho Highlands water project?
30 years
By how much did food prices rise in Lesotho as a result of the recent drought?
60%
How many Km’s of tunnels does the water travel through?
200
In which year did Lesotho experience the worst drought in 35 years?
2016
How many people in Johannesburg does the scheme help access good quality water?
6 million
Why was the Lesotho highlands project not as sustainable as it could be?
water leakages
What was one of the biggest disadvantages of the project for Lesotho?
The large amount who had to be relocated
What was one of the biggest disadvantages for South Africa?
It cost $4bn
What type of country is Lesotho?
An LIC
Where is Lesotho?
A landlocked country surrounded by South Africa
What characteristics of tech is appropriate for the Wakel Basin?
-Low tech
-affordable
-local materials suited to the local people
What are Taankas?
Underground concrete storage tanks that are around 3m deep and 2-4m wide
Joheds are…
Small Earth dams that catch rainwater
What storage devices have been used in the Wakel Basin project?
Taankas, Joheds and Pats
Name an issue of water supply in Rajasthan
Overuse for irrigation
Where is the Wakel Basin?
Rajasthan, India
Where is the Wakel river?
Rajasthan, NW India
Which desert largely covers Rajasthan?
The Thar
How can public awareness be increased in local communities in order to conserve water in the Wakel basin?
Education
How much water can a Taanka hold?
20,000 liters (enough for a family for several months)
