The Great Man Made River - Resource Management Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it located
A
Libya, North Africa
2
Q
When was it first built
A
1970s
3
Q
Where did it provide fresh water from and to
A
The Nubian sandstone aquifer to Tripoli and Benghazi
4
Q
How much water does it transfer each day
A
6.5 million m3
5
Q
How much did phase 1 of 5 cost
A
14 billion dollars
6
Q
What did it cause
A
Conflict between neighbouring countries
7
Q
By using concrete pipes what did it produce
A
CO2
