Aral Sea Flashcards
1
Q
How much was it reduced?
A
10% of original size.
2
Q
How many employed in fishing industry?
A
400,000
3
Q
How much was infant mortality increased due to dirty drinking water?
A
30x as high
4
Q
How did the climate change?
A
Got hotter
5
Q
What were the responses?
A
A dam built, so got bigger. Benefits in fishing, agriculture and climate.
