VOICED : China farmers washed away as Beijing taps water from south

The video discusses a massive reservoir project in central China aimed at diverting water to the arid north. It highlights the displacement of over 330,000 people and the challenges they face in their new homes, including poorly built housing and unemployment. The project is intended to address water shortages in northern China, but it has caused significant social and economic upheaval for those relocated. The government promises water supply improvements, but the affected communities struggle with the changes.

What was the primary purpose of the massive reservoir project in central China?

• To divert water to the arid north

• To generate hydroelectric power

• To improve local agriculture

• To create a tourist attraction

How many people were relocated to make way for the reservoir and canal project?

• 1,000,000

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 330,000

What issues did the relocated individuals face in their new homes?

• Poorly built houses with cracks

• Lack of electricity

• Inadequate healthcare facilities

• No access to education

What is the expected annual water supply to Beijing from the project?

• 5 billion cubic meters

• 2 billion cubic meters

• 1 billion cubic meters

• 500 million cubic meters

What is a major consequence for those displaced by the water project?

• Increased agricultural output

• Improved living standards

• Loss of traditional livelihoods

• Access to better education