The Great Man Made River Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the river located?
A
Libya, North Africa
2
Q
What is the man made river?
A
Large scale water transfer project (pipeline)
3
Q
When was the river made?
A
1970s - today
4
Q
Why was the river made?
A
provided water security by transporting fresh water
from the Nubian sandstone aquifer to Tripoli and Benghazi
5
Q
How much water is transferred in a day?
A
6.5 million m3
6
Q
How much did it cost?
A
Phase1 of 5 was $14bn
7
Q
Who made the pipeline?
A
Colonel Gaddafi and the word bank
8
Q
Disadvantages
A
CO2 released from concrete in pipes
Caused conflict with neighbouring countries
Targeted by NATO war planes in civil war
9
Q
Advantages
A
Hydration and hygiene
Irrigation of crops
Employment and upskilling of population
