Top Down Development in Zambia (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Top-down development definition
Top-down development definition
Large projects by govts/orgs with minimal local input
Kariba Dam location
Kariba Dam location
Zambezi River (border of Zambia & Zimbabwe)
Kariba Dam construction period
Kariba Dam construction period
1950s
Primary purpose of Kariba Dam
Primary purpose of Kariba Dam
Generate hydro-electric power (HEP)
Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba
One of world's largest artificial reservoirs
HEP environmental benefit at Kariba
HEP environmental benefit at Kariba
Renewable energy, no carbon emissions
New economic opportunities from Lake Kariba
New economic opportunities from Lake Kariba
Fishing and tourism industries
Kariba Dam negative impact: farmers
Kariba Dam negative impact: farmers
Thousands relocated to less fertile land
Environmental impact: Zambezi flooding
Environmental impact: Zambezi flooding
Dam stopped natural floods, reducing soil fertility
Lives at risk if Kariba Dam fails
Lives at risk if Kariba Dam fails
3.5 million