Lesotho Highlands Water Project

The LHWP is the 3rd largest water transfer project in the world?

• True

• False

Which country does Lesotho sell water to?

• Botswana

• Namibia

• Chad

• South Africa

When did the construction of the LHWP begin?

• 1988

• 1990

• 1992

• 1994

Which of the following dams is NOT part of the LHWP?

• Katse

• Mohale

• Mashioe

• Ntoahae

Why is the Katse dam the most efficient in Africa?

• Shallow depth/ small surface area

• Great depth/ small surface area

• Great depth/ large surface area

• Shallow depth/ large surface area

Why was the LHWP located in the highlands of Lesotho? (x3 correct answers)

• The area receives heavy rainfall - over 1000 mm per year

• There is a high elevation - 2500-3000 m high promoting relief rainfall

• The highlands have valleys due to the steep ground, ideal for making dams/ reservoirs

• There is a large population in the Highland area requiring water

Why is water transfers to from the Highlands to West Lesotho?

• West Lesotho requires water for domestic use, industry and irrigation

• West Lesotho has low rainfall - under 250 mm per year so therefore has a water deficit (less water than what it needs)

• West Lesotho is a lowland area with less suitable areas for dam/ reservoirs to be built

• West Lesotho has many villages where residents require water

How many farmers were relocated in the construction of the Katse dam?

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

• 50,000

What is the name of the river that the Katse dam was built on?

• Malibamatso

• Senqu

• Orange

• Senqunyane

With excess from the LHWP what could Lesotho do? (x3 answers)

• Give South Africa the excess water as Lesotho doesn't need it

• Charge South Africa a fee to receive Lesotho's excess water

• Use income from selling the excess water to improve the quality of life/ standard of living for those in Lesotho

• Transport the water to South Africa's areas of water deficit (around Johannesburg)