Theme 3 - Case Studies - Lesotho Highlands Flashcards
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Q
What is meant by Water Deficit?
A
There is a shortage of fresh water
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Q
What is meant by Water Surplus?
A
There is an excess amount of water
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Q
What is the population of Lesotho?
A
1.8 million
3
Q
Describe the location of Lesotho.
A
Lesotho is a landlocked country in the east of South Africa
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Q
When did the Lesotho Highlands project start?
A
1988
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Q
When is the Lesotho Highlands project expected to finish?
A
2027
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Q
What does the project plan to do?
A
Divert 40% of the senqu river
Build 5 Large scale dams
7
Q
name a disadvantge of the project
A
30,000 farmers lost their good quality farmland
