China's Control Over Asia's Water

Why do China's neighbors depend on the Goodwill of the CCP for a reliable freshwater supply?

• Because China controls most of the water sources in Asia.

• Because China exports water to other countries.

• Because China has the most advanced water purification technology.

• Because China has the largest population in the world.

What is the Tibetan Plateau often referred to as?

• The world's first pole

• The world's second pole

• The world's third pole

• The world's fourth pole

Which two major rivers in China originate in Tibet?

• The Mekong and the Indus

• The Ganges and the Brahmaputra

• The Yellow River and the Yangtze River

• The Nile and the Amazon

What was the purpose of China's 'Go West' program?

• To upgrade infrastructure in Tibet and other Western provinces

• To develop new agricultural techniques

• To build more schools in Western China

• To promote tourism in Eastern China

Why did China begin sharing its hydrological data with India and Bangladesh in 2002?

• To improve trade relations

• To help manage water-related issues after a dam caused a flood

• To build new dams together

• To promote tourism

What is one of the main criticisms of the Lan Kang Mekong Cooperation (LMC)?

• It does not include enough countries

• It is a Chinese-led alternative to reduce American and UN influence

• It is too expensive

• It focuses too much on agriculture

How many dams has China built since the 1950s?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 23,000

• 15,000

What impact has climate change had on river flows in Asia?

• More predictable river flows

• Less predictable river flows

• Increased river flows

• No impact on river flows

What was the response of Indian officials during the border spat with China in 2017?

• They built a new dam

• They reported that China stopped sharing hydrological data

• They accused China of blocking a river

• They stopped sharing hydrological data with China

Why is the prospect of an actual conflict over water in Asia considered unlikely in the near future?

• Because all countries have signed the UN's water courses convention

• Because there is plenty of water for everyone

• Because tensions have been well managed so far

• Because China has stopped building dams