China water transfer scheme

Question 1

why was it needed

Answer 1

• dry north, arid south but most of population is in north

Question 2

what does it involve

Answer 2

• building 3 canal systems: central, eastern and western

Question 3

advantages

Answer 3

• 100 million have benefitted
• supports industry (uses large amounts of water) so generates more wealth and economic development
• agriculture - increases water supply
• better water quality - health

Question 4

disadvantages

Answer 4

• cost 60 billion
• farmland, habitats and communities displaced to build the reservoirs
• mostly going to supply the urban areas so rurals will get little to no access
• is actually causing scarcity in the south
• very expensive so some in urban areas cant afford access