Kenya Sand Dams Flashcards

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What type of climate

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Hot dry

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How long do some travel for water

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6-9 hours

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3
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What do UDO do

A

Reduce water insecurity using sand dams

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4
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What is a sand dam

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A low 1M dam across a river

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What do sand dams do

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Trap water inside the sand to be extracted

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Advantages of sand dams

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-Cheap
-height raised each year more water
-used for irrigation
-less travel for water

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