Great Man Made River Libiya Flashcards
1
Q
Where was the Great Man Made River?
A
Libya, Africa
2
Q
What is the Great Man Made River?
A
A large scale water transfer project (pipeline)
3
Q
Advantages of the Great Man Made River
A
-A reliable water source for hydration
-Stopped spread of waterborne disease- water for hygiene
-Created many job opportunities
-Water used for irrigation of crops
4
Q
Disadvantages of the Great Man Made River
A
-Very expensive (phase 1 costed $14B)
-Caused conflict with neighbouring countries
-Carbon emissions released
