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WorksheetsYear 11 Resource Management 11.6
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
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
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)
Lesotho is a _________ country.
Flat
Land rich
Land locked
Coastal
One of the disadvantages of the project, was that several villages were displaced. How many villages were displaced?
(a)
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project provides (a) of it's GDP
How much water is lost through leakages?
90%
50%
10%
40%
