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

  To transfer water from the South to the North of China.
• How much water will the South-North Water Transfer Project transfer annually?

  44.8 billion cubic liters.
• What is the estimated cost of the South-North Water Transfer Project?

  $62 billion.
• How many planned routes are there for the South-North Water Transfer Project?

  Three planned routes.
• Which routes of the South-North Water Transfer Project have been completed?

  The Eastern and Central routes.
• Why do 200 million people in the North of China need better access to water?

  Because their groundwater supplies are running low.
• What is a significant challenge faced by people in the North regarding groundwater?

  Sometimes they have to drill 1 km to access groundwater.
• What are the advantages of the South-North Water Transfer Project?

  • Provides reliable water supply to Beijing and Tianjin.
  • Supports industrial development, boosting the economy.
  • Allows irrigation of farmland for crop growth.
• What are the disadvantages of the South-North Water Transfer Project?

  • Flooding large areas destroys natural habitats.
  • Construction damages fragile ecosystems.
  • Flooding from the dam has displaced 345,000 people.
  • High water costs for consumers in Beijing.
  • Urban areas benefit more than rural areas.
  • Increased water stress in the South during droughts.
  • Western route halted due to earthquake risks.
• How many people were forced to move due to the raising of the dam at Danjiangkou?

  345,000 people.
• What are some consequences faced by people displaced by the dam at Danjiangkou?

  They have less land, poorly built houses, and many did not receive compensation.
• What is the impact of the project on water costs for consumers in Beijing?

  The cost of water is very high for consumers.
• How does the South-North Water Transfer Project affect urban and rural populations?

  It primarily helps urban areas and those who can afford it, leaving the urban poor and rural areas without access.
• What is the estimated impact of water diversion on the South during droughts?

  30 million people may not have enough drinking water or water for irrigation.
• Why has the Western route of the South-North Water Transfer Project been stopped?

  Because it crosses an earthquake zone, posing high risks.