Top Down Development in Zambia (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What is a key feature of top-down development strategies?
What is a key feature of top-down development strategies?
Minimal input from local communities
When was the Kariba Dam built?
When was the Kariba Dam built?
During the 1950s
How long does Lake Kariba stretch?
How long does Lake Kariba stretch?
Over 220 km in length
What was the primary purpose of building the Kariba Dam?
What was the primary purpose of building the Kariba Dam?
To produce hydro-electric power
Which important industry does the Kariba Dam's electricity support in Zambia?
Which important industry does the Kariba Dam's electricity support in Zambia?
Copper mining industry
What environmental benefit does HEP from the dam provide?
What environmental benefit does HEP from the dam provide?
Does not produce carbon emissions
What happened to farmers when the Zambezi Valley was flooded?
What happened to farmers when the Zambezi Valley was flooded?
Relocated to less fertile land
What natural process did the dam stop?
What natural process did the dam stop?
Natural flooding cycle of Zambezi River
How many lives could potentially be lost if the Kariba Dam failed?
How many lives could potentially be lost if the Kariba Dam failed?
3.5 million lives
What does top-down development in LIDCs often involve?
What does top-down development in LIDCs often involve?
Social & environmental costs