Water Management Projects in China

The video discusses river management with a focus on the Yangtze River in China. It covers the construction and impact of the Three Gorges Dam, highlighting its benefits in flood prevention and hydroelectric power generation, as well as challenges like sediment accumulation and displacement of people. The South-North Water Transfer Project is also examined, detailing its role in addressing water scarcity in northern China. The video concludes with an evaluation of the economic, environmental, and social costs and benefits of these large-scale water management projects.

What was the primary reason for managing the Yangtze River?

• To improve water quality

• To promote tourism

• To prevent flooding

• To increase fish population

What is one of the main benefits of the Three Gorges Dam?

• It increases the fish population

• It provides 3% of China's electricity

• It reduces air pollution

• It promotes tourism

How does the Three Gorges Dam help in flood control?

• By increasing the river's width

• By storing water in a large reservoir

• By building levees along the river

• By diverting water to other rivers

What was a major challenge faced during the construction of the Three Gorges Dam?

• Inadequate technology

• Opposition from neighboring countries

• Lack of funding

• Displacement of nearly a million people

What environmental issue is caused by the Three Gorges Dam?

• Increased air pollution

• Sediment accumulation behind the dam

• Decreased rainfall

• Loss of biodiversity

What is the purpose of the South-North Water Transfer Project?

• To improve water quality in the south

• To promote tourism in northern China

• To generate hydroelectric power

• To transfer water from surplus areas in the south to the north

Which route of the South-North Water Transfer Project was opened first?

• Central route

• Northern route

• Eastern route

• Western route

What is a benefit of the South-North Water Transfer Project?

• It increases rainfall in the north

• It provides safe drinking water to the north

• It promotes tourism in the south

• It reduces the need for fossil fuels

What is a potential drawback of the South-North Water Transfer Project?

• It increases air pollution

• It causes water shortages in the south

• It reduces agricultural productivity

• It leads to deforestation

Why is the South-North Water Transfer Project considered expensive?

• It uses rare materials

• It is funded by taxpayers

• It involves international collaboration

• It requires advanced technology