Wakel River Basin - Resource Management Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it located
A
Rajasthan, India
2
Q
Why are the 4 strategies
A
-education
-taankas
-pats
-joheds
3
Q
What do they educate people on
A
Rainwater harvesting and careful management of groundwater supplies
4
Q
What are taankas
A
A hole in the ground that Collects and stores rainwater
5
Q
How much can a taanka hold
A
Up to 50000 litres
6
Q
Why are taankas built in the ground
A
Keeps it cool
7
Q
What do pats do
A
Divert river water to irrigate fields
8
Q
What are joheds
A
Are small earth dams to collect rainwater
