L7 - Swim like an Egyptian Flashcards
how much green house gas does Egypt produce?
2.6t/pp/yr
What major city will become flooded?
Alexandria
How many people will be displaced due to flooding?
7 million people
When flooding occurs, what will be the effect on farming?
Crops will be ruined which can lead to food deprivation and famine.
What is the rate of erosion (retreat) on the Delta?
5m/yr retreat
Where is Egypt?
In North Africa and is an extension of the Sahara Desert
What can the erosion of the Delta lead to?
Sea level rise and frequent storms.
What is a river Delta?
It is a landform that forms from deposition of sediment carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slower-moving or standing water.
What are some economical impacts as a result of flooding?
Expensive sea defences, loss of farmland which means no income and a decline in the tourist industry so less money spent at the major cities.
As evaporation increases and less freshwater is available, what problems arise?
less freshwater for drinking, less for irrigation, less for hydro-electricity and less food for 80 million people.
What are the demographic pressures as less water is available?
Rising demand for water and electricity.
What would be the main conflicts as less water is available?
Water conflicts would occur as there may be more tension and fights over water; people would be more likely to die.
What percentage of people are living near the River Nile?
95% of people are concentrated on the River Nile.
What fraction of people living on the River Nile live near the Delta?
1/3 of the 95% of people living near the River Nile live near the Delta.
What percentage of Egypt’s land is on the Delta?
2.5% of Egypt’s land is on the Delta.
