2011-2012 geography project mekong river yu qi xian, angel 4a(38)
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2011-2012 Geography Project
Mekong RiverYu Qi Xian, Angel
4A(38)
Location starts in the Tibetan Plateau and
the river runs through China's Yunnan province, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
world's 12th-longest river ,2,600 miles.
largest river in Southeast Asia
Map
Background
the heart and soul of mainland Southeast Asia
one of the world’s most diverse fisheries supporter
provider of food, water, transport and many other aspects for local people
The Mekong River is…
Hydrology
Lower Basin1)below the border between Myanmar and Laos2)1,485 miles in length
Sources of channel flow:-Seasonal precipitation caused by monsoon windsClimate-Warm(usually around 23º C to 32º C)
HydrologyUpper Basin1)long, narrow valley comprises roughly 1/4of the total area2)cuts through the mountains and plateaus of China.
Sources of channel flow-From the Ang and Cha streams at local
Natural resourcesmineral resources gold, copper, lead, zinc, phosphate,
potash, oil and gas, coal and gemstone
Non-timber forestimportant source of income for
rural people supply markets with a vast array
of plant and animal products
Natural Resources
Wetlands productive environment for 1)agriculture,2)aquaculture, 3)capture fisheries,4)non-fish aquatic goods,5)tourism revenue
Threats The Mekong River system suffers
from…
a. Deforestation changed runoff patterns increased sedimentation
b. Destroy the ecosystem Lead to extinct of numerous fish
species
Threats
c. Overfishingthe increased use of poisons
d. Pollution Largely untreated urban,
industrial, and agricultural pollution.
Development
Hydropowermeet the growing needs of
energy services focus on overall effectiveness
of projects within a basin-wide perspective.
DevelopmentGiant Dams Ecosystem of the river and a
way of life are threatened by a proposal to construct a massive dam in Laos.
InspectorMekong River Commission
set up in 1995promote and coordinate sustainable
managementdevelopment of water and related
resources for the countries' mutual benefit
Measures
Basin PlanningLower Mekong Basin: economic growth, industrialisation and urbanisation.
Water Quality Managementmaintain good quality water for locals’ daily life
Measures
National Mekong Committeebetter cooperation for maintaining Mekong’s water quality and implement procedure.
Landscapes
Fishermen and farmers are selling their products in the Mekong Market.
Children enjoy swimming in the Mekong River.
A fisherman is fishing in the Mekong.
Landscapes
Reflection
Protect the environment
Personally:-reduce water using -encourage other people-fix the leak pipes
ReflectionProtect the environmentGovernment:-inspect the discharge of industrial pollutes-set up laws to watch over pollution fountainhead-establish international cooperation committee -educate the public
Reference
• http://www.economist.com/node/21542480• http://www.internationalrivers.org/china/lancang-mekong-
river• http://www.bjkp.gov.cn/bjkpzc/tszr/dl/hlhp/124586.shtml• http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/geography/
mekongriver.htm• http://botrakhmerangkor.blogspot.com/2010/08/is-it-end-
for-mekong-giant-catfish.html• http://www.mrcmekong.org/the-mekong-basin/physiography
/• http://adsoftheworld.com/forum/61072• http://waterengnet.com/2011/top-10-ways-to-save-water/• http://www.mrcmekong.org/• Google
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