Libya's Water and Economic Challenges

The video explores Libya's challenges with water scarcity and its ambitious Great Man-Made River Project. Despite being rich in oil, Libya faces severe water shortages due to its desert climate and lack of rivers. The discovery of vast underground aquifers led to the creation of a massive pipeline project to transport water to northern cities. However, political instability and the Arab Spring halted the project's completion. The video also discusses the broader implications of Libya's economic and social struggles.

What percentage of Libya's territory is desert?

• 70%

• 50%

• 100%

• 90%

What major discovery in 1956 significantly changed Libya's economy?

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Diamonds

• Gold

Which of the following was NOT considered a solution to Libya's water scarcity?

• Building a dam

• Desalination

• Importing water from Europe

• Using underground aquifers

What is the main challenge with the water from Libya's aquifers?

• It is too salty

• It is not renewable

• It is too far from cities

• It is contaminated

What is the Great Man-Made River Project primarily designed to do?

• Transport water

• Generate electricity

• Provide irrigation

• Transport oil

How many phases were planned for the Great Man-Made River Project?

• Five

• Six

• Three

• Four

What percentage of Libya's fresh water is provided by the Great Man-Made River?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

Which leader initiated the Great Man-Made River Project?

• Muammar Gaddafi

• Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh

• King Idris

• Fayez al-Sarraj

What event in 2011 disrupted the completion of the Great Man-Made River Project?

• A natural disaster

• The Arab Spring

• An economic recession

• A military coup

What is a major question raised by Libya's economic situation?

• Why is Libya's population so small?

• Why is Libya poorer than the United States?

• Why does Libya have so much oil?

• Why is Libya's climate so harsh?