Water Managment In Israel Flashcards
1
Q
How much of Israel was covered in desert
A
60%
2
Q
What did the government do to decrease demand
A
They removed subsidised water so demand increased as the costs increased
3
Q
Where was their water transfer scheme from and to
A
It was from the Sea of Galilee to arid desert regions
4
Q
How much water does drip and smart irrigation save
A
60%
5
Q
What is smart irrigation
A
It is the use of mini sensors and mineral rich water to only provide water to the plant when needed
6
Q
Israel is the only country in the world to have less desert since
A
1920
