Water Transfer Project in China

What is the main purpose of China's South-North Water Transfer Project?

• To increase tourism in the south

• To transfer water from the wetter south to the drier north

• To improve transportation between cities

• To generate hydroelectric power

Which two major cities in northern China are mentioned as having over 10 million people?

• Shanghai and Guangzhou

• Beijing and Tianjin

• Wuhan and Chengdu

• Shenzhen and Chongqing

What was one of the consequences of using groundwater in northern China?

• Increased rainfall

• Land subsidence and sandstorms

• Improved agricultural yields

• Decreased industrial growth

How much water is the South-North Water Transfer Project expected to transfer annually?

• 10 billion m³

• 22.4 billion m³

• 44.8 billion m³

• 62 billion m³

When did work on the South-North Water Transfer Project begin?

• 1995

• 2000

• 2002

• 2010

Which route of the South-North Water Transfer Project is planned for completion in 2050?

• Eastern Route

• Central Route

• Western Route

• Northern Route

How many pumping stations are there on the Eastern Route?

• 10

• 15

• 23

• 30

What is one advantage of the South-North Water Transfer Project?

• It reduces the cost of water in urban areas

• It provides clean water to over 20 cities

• It decreases industrial development in the north

• It increases water stress in the south

How many people have benefited from the South-North Water Transfer Project according to the Chinese government?

• 50 million

• 75 million

• 100 million

• 150 million

What is one disadvantage of the South-North Water Transfer Project?

• It has improved natural habitats

• It has reduced water stress in the south

• It has flooded large areas, destroying natural habitats

• It has decreased the cost of water in rural areas