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WorksheetsLesotho Highlands Water Project
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 30mins
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)
