The Great Man Made River Flashcards
What is the Great Man-Made River?
A large scale water transfer project in Libya
It aims to transport fresh water from the Nubian sandstone aquifer to major cities.
When did the Great Man-Made River project begin?
1970s
The project has been ongoing since the 1970s.
Who initiated the Great Man-Made River project?
Colonel Gaddafi and the World Bank
Gaddafi was the Libyan leader during the project’s inception.
What is the primary purpose of the Great Man-Made River?
To provide water security by transporting fresh water
This is particularly important for cities like Tripoli and Benghazi.
List two advantages of the Great Man-Made River project.
- 6.5 million m³ water per day
- Hydration and hygiene
- Irrigation of crops
- Reduced dependency on food imports
- Employment and upskilling of population
- Creation of ‘hydro’ businesses
These advantages support both the population’s needs and the economy.
What is one disadvantage of the Great Man-Made River project?
Phase 1 cost $14 billion
This high cost is a significant drawback of the project.
True or False: The Great Man-Made River has caused conflicts with neighboring countries.
True
The project has led to tensions and conflicts in the region.
What are some environmental concerns associated with the Great Man-Made River?
- Unsustainable rate of abstraction
- CO₂ released in using concrete pipes
- Costly and complex to maintain (leaks)
These concerns highlight the environmental impact of the project.
Fill in the blank: The Great Man-Made River is part of the topic of _______.
Resource Management (water)
This project is a key example of resource management in arid regions.
What major event targeted the Great Man-Made River project during the civil war?
Targeted by NATO war planes
The project became a military target during the Libyan civil war.
