Case Study → Pros and cons of techno-fix hard engineering, Water transfers in China (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What % of China's water does the Beijing region have?
What % of China's water does the Beijing region have?
7%
When did the South-North water diversion project begin?
When did the South-North water diversion project begin?
2003
How long is the South-North water project expected to take to complete?
How long is the South-North water project expected to take to complete?
50 years
How many canals will be built as part of the project?
How many canals will be built as part of the project?
3
Which rivers will the project link?
Which rivers will the project link?
Yangtze, Yellow, Huai and Han
How much water will be transferred per year?
How much water will be transferred per year?
44.8 bn cubic metres
What % of the project cost will central govt provide?
What % of the project cost will central govt provide?
60%
Which benefit is included in the project plans?
Which benefit is included in the project plans?
Water conservation
How many people will have to relocate due to the project?
How many people will have to relocate due to the project?
345,000
What environmental concern exists about the Yellow River?
What environmental concern exists about the Yellow River?
Its water is undrinkable