Great Man-made River, Libya Flashcards
1
Q
where is Libya located
A
Northern hemisphere on the North coast of Africa. It lies on the Mediterranean Sea and is bordered by Egypt, Sudan and Chad.
2
Q
what are precipitation levels and temp in winter months
A
67mm and 9-18C
3
Q
what are precipitation levels and temp in summer months
A
nothing - 1mm and 22-30C
4
Q
how long is the pipeline
A
18 000 miles
5
Q
how much did it cost
A
$24 billion
6
Q
why was it needed?
A
- 70% of water in Libya is needed for agriculture
- provides water and reduces reliance on imports
7
Q
benefits of the pipeline
A
- provides 6.5 million m3 of drinking water per day
- crops can be grown by irrigating them - more food at cheaper prices so better nutrition
8
Q
disadvantages of the pipeline
A
- civil war caused damage to the pipe
- phase 1 of 5 cost $14 billion
