China's Giant Water Project: Solving the Nation's Water Crisis

The video discusses a massive water project in China, initiated by Mao Zedong, to divert water from the Yangtze River in the south to the arid northern plains. The project, costing CN¥100 billion, involves canals and pumping stations and surpasses the Three Gorges Dam in scope. Despite concerns about water quality and the depletion of underground resources, the government continues with the project, aiming to alleviate water shortages by 2050. Current measures include cloud seeding and tapping underground water, but critics advocate for more recycled water use. The project is crucial as China's per capita water availability is only a quarter of the global average.

What was the primary reason for the water diversion project initiated by Mao Zedong?

• To create more hydroelectric power

• To enhance tourism in the North

• To improve agricultural productivity in the South

• To balance the water distribution between the South and North

What temporary solution did the government use to create rain in Beijing?

• Building new reservoirs

• Importing water from neighboring countries

• Desalination of seawater

• Cloud seeding

By what year does the project aim to address water shortages along the Yellow River's middle to lower reaches?

• 2025

• 2050

• 2030

• 2010

What is a major criticism of the water diversion project?

• It is too costly for the government

• It depletes underground water resources

• It relies too heavily on desalination

• It does not address water pollution

Why is the water diversion project crucial for China?

• China has abundant water resources

• China's per capita water availability is low

• It will boost China's economy significantly

• It will increase China's agricultural exports