Lesson 6 - Lesotho's Katse Dam Project Flashcards
1
Q
What type of rock is Lesotho’s river valley’s made of?
A
Weak volcanic rock
2
Q
What was the purpose of the Katse Dam project?
A
To create a reservoir to supply water to South Africa
3
Q
How tall is the Katse Dam?
A
185 m
4
Q
Why did the Katse Dam project work?
A
- The altitude (185m) and temperature of the area around the Dam meant that there were no issues with diseases and the water did not get contaminated.
- It would help sustain the environment in the long term.
5
Q
What type of area was it located in?
A
An area of low tectonic activity and seismic risk.
6
Q
How many jobs did the Katse Dam project create?
A
20,000 short term jobs
7
Q
What problems arose from the construction of the Katse Dam?
A
- Wetland habitats depleted of their natural requirements.
- AIDS introduced through working on the project.
- Expensive to construct
- Water is still dirty
8
Q
What major water management project took place in Lesotho?
A
The Katse Dam project
