1
Q
Where is it?
A
South Africa
2
Q
Why is there a water problem?
A
High population and CC
3
Q
How much did it cost?
A
US$8 billion
4
Q
How was it funded?
A
World Bank
RSA water levies
5
Q
Why was the location good?
A
Latitude and temperature means few people displaced and little water evaporation
6
Q
Positives of the project?
A
Less flooding overall Provides $35 million a year for Lesotho Proves energy to meet increasing demands More stable geopolitical situation Long term environmental stability
7
Q
Negatives of the project?
A
Villages cut off from each other due to reservoir
Replacement to those who lost houses took years to deliver
Only 9% arable land and many hectares lost so significant impact
Siltation
Reduced wetlands threatens rock catfish and bearded vulture
Less water downstream
Water has less sediment, less O2, less nutrients, temp. change
8
Q
What is the project?
A
Katse Dam and water diversion
Amrita - Water
flashcards
Decks in class (21)
# Cards
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EQ141
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Cherrapunji, India11
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Ogallala Aquifer10
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Colorado Basin9
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Mekong, China17
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Guyaquil, Ecuador11
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EQ28
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The Golan Heights14
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South West America23
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Colorado Compact5
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River Nile17
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Aral Sea12
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India & Bangladesh Conflict5
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EQ315
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Yellow River, China9
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Ebro River, Spain6
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UK9
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Bolivia11
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Singapore10
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Lesotho8
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Lima fog nets6
