Great Man Made River Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the the scheme located
A
Libya, Africa
2
Q
What is the aim of the project
A
It is a water transfer scheme to transport water to areas of a water surplus to areas with a water deficit
3
Q
When was the start of the project
A
1970
4
Q
Who provided the funds for the project
A
The World Bank
5
Q
What are the advantages of the scheme
A
6.5 million cubic metres of water transferred a day which can be used for crop irrigation
6
Q
What are some disadvantages of the scheme
A
Phase 1 alone cost $14 billion and carbon dioxide is released when concrete pipes are made
