Lesson 10 Flashcards
Where is there a water crisis?
China
Why is there a water crisis in China? (4)
Freshwater declined by 13% between 2000-09
Severe drought
South regions 80% of rain fall but demanded in North
Biggest producer of rice, very water hungry
What effects does drought have in China? (5)
2.57m without water Effected land and livestock, food prices increase Melting of rivers increased desertification and pollution falling water tables
How is China helping the water crisis? (2)
invested in renewable energy
Plan to desalinate water
How is China not helping the water crisis? (2)
only 24% of fresh water used recycled
25% of energy from coal
Why is mining not benefiting China? (2)
Extracting prices high (working at a loss)
2010 China controlled most metals but now profits have dropped.
Why is China moving away from Crude oil? (4)
was $155 a barrel in 2014 now less than $30
Moving to a more consumption led economy
weaknesses in emerging markets demand for oil lower
Beijing economic slow down weakening oil price
How does China have a domestic consumption driven economy? (2)
Growth 6.5% 2015-20
FDI $123b
Why does China focus on manufactured goods?
Economically developing population (rising middle class)
Primary, secondary and tertiary sector generating income
