Resource Management Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the Wakel River Basin found?
A
Rajasthan, North India
2
Q
List problems caused by a lack of clean water in Rajasthan
A
- Unregulated water extraction, leads to over extraction of ground water (they will eventually dry)
- Crops cannot be irrigated properly
- Dehydration and other water related health issues in area increased
3
Q
Who manages the Wakel River Basin?
A
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
4
Q
Name the 3 water management strategies used in Rajasthan
A
- taanka - Small underground rainwater tank
- joheds - dam in sand used to direct a river channel towards an are of agriculture
-pats - irrigation channels that transfer water to fields
5
Q
One advantage and disadvantage of using taankas
A
- Effective as concrete basin means no water is lost from evaporation
- Concrete production releases CO2 (global warming)
6
Q
One advantage and disadvantage of Joheds
A
- Keep river water flowing all year round (still water in dry season)
- Can only have a small effect on water water flow so will not be able to be used large scale.
7
Q
One advantage and disadvantage of pats
A
- Provide constant water supply
- Channels require regular maintenance as they fill with silt
8
Q
Capacity of the great man made river a day
A
6.5 million m cubed / day
9
Q
How much did phase 1 of the great man made river cost
A
$14 billion
10
Q
Pipes in the great man made river are made of what
A
Concrete (Releases CO2)
11
Q
What cities benefit from water from the great man made river
A
Tripoli, Benghazi, Sirte
