1.1 - Cherrapunji's Missing Water Flashcards
By what percentage is Cherrapunji’s rainfall decreasing every year in the last five years?
Cherrapunji is getting up to 20% less rain every year
Where is Cherrapunji located?
located in the west Khasi hills of India’s north-eastern state
What is one technique they have used in order to adapt to the monsoon?
They grow rubber trees as the locals train the roots to create a root bridge which gets stronger as they grow older.
How long does the monsoon last for?
3 months so rest of the year there is no rain
What impact does longer summers and shorter winters mean for Cherrapunji?
It means there is more heat and less moisture in the air
Why have Cherrapunji found it difficult to deal with water scarcity?
Due to the growing population size as the population was 7000 in 1961 but has grown 15 times the size of that .
How much rain does Cherrapunji and Mawsynram get annually?
12,000mm
Due to the lack of rain and clouds which made Cherrapunji a distinctive place to visit what industry has this affected the most?
The tourism industry as they are getting less foreign tourists
Why is the lack of water in Cherrapunji evidence of economic water stress?
- fishing pressure so you have food insecurity
- pesticides /fertilizers pollute the water therefore that water no longer is potable.
Name one physical factor that is affecting Cherrapunji
saturation of ground - impervious grounds
climate change
monsoon climate - variability
