Large-scale water transfer scheme: China

In this lesson we will be studying the advantages and disadvantages of the large-scale water transfer scheme used in China.

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Q1.Water transfer schemes...

Transfer water from areas of deficit to areas of surplus. Transfer water from areas of surplus to areas of deficit. Put pressure on areas of water stress.

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Q2.How do water transfer schemes move water? (Choose 2).

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Canals and pipes. Underwater caves. Aqueducts. Pipes under the sea.

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Q3.Desalination plants remove the salt from seawater by.... (choose 2).

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Cooling saltwater and removing the salt through sieves. Heating saltwater until it evaporates and is condensed to freshwater. Pushing water through a metal sheet so that it cools and condenses. Pushing water through a membrane so that salt is removed.

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Q4.An advantage of desalination is....

It is cheap. It is easy and cost efficient to remove the salt from the seawater. It can provide large amounts of water to areas of water stress.

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Q5.An advantage of water transfer schemes is...

They can benefit agriculture in areas that receive water. They can be really pretty pipelines that enhance the environment. People can use the water to sell and make money. Water levels are not disrupted in areas that water is transferred from.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Water transfer schemes...

Transfer water from areas of deficit to areas of surplus. Transfer water from areas of surplus to areas of deficit. Put pressure on areas of water stress.

1/5

Q2.How do water transfer schemes move water? (Choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

Canals and pipes. Underwater caves. Aqueducts. Pipes under the sea.

2/5

Q3.Desalination plants remove the salt from seawater by.... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

3/5

Q4.An advantage of desalination is....

It is cheap. It is easy and cost efficient to remove the salt from the seawater. It can provide large amounts of water to areas of water stress.

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Q5.An advantage of water transfer schemes is...

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Large scale water transfer scheme - China.

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Q1.Water transfer schemes will divert water...

From areas of high water stress to areas of low water stress. From areas of water deficit to areas of water surplus. From areas of water surplus to areas of water deficit.

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Q2.Why does Northern China need a water transfer scheme? (Choose 3 options).

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High population density. Expanding industries. Expanding fishing industries. Increasing agricultural land to irrigate. Increasing use of water in swimming pools and fountains.

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Q3.The water transfer scheme in the China will divert water...

From the east to the west. From the north to the south. From the west to the east. From the south to the north.

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Q4.The scheme is set to cost...

$44.8 billion $62 billion $23 billion

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Q5.Advantages of the scheme include... (choose 2).

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Clean water is transferred to Beijing. Diverting so much water could push the south into water stress. Water can be used for irrigating crops. Construction has flooded large areas of land. The water supplied to Beijing is expensive.

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Quiz:

Large scale water transfer scheme - China.

This quiz will assess your knowledge of the water transfer scheme in China.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Water transfer schemes will divert water...

From areas of high water stress to areas of low water stress. From areas of water deficit to areas of water surplus. From areas of water surplus to areas of water deficit.

1/5

Q2.Why does Northern China need a water transfer scheme? (Choose 3 options).

Select three (3) boxes

High population density. Expanding industries. Expanding fishing industries. Increasing agricultural land to irrigate. Increasing use of water in swimming pools and fountains.

2/5

Q3.The water transfer scheme in the China will divert water...

From the east to the west. From the north to the south. From the west to the east. From the south to the north.

3/5

Q4.The scheme is set to cost...

$44.8 billion $62 billion $23 billion

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Q5.Advantages of the scheme include... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

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