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2011-2012 Geography Project Mekong River Yu Qi Xian, Angel 4A(38)
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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
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Map
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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…
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Hydrology Lower Basin 1)below the border between Myanmar and Laos 2)1,485 miles in length Sources of channel flow: -Seasonal precipitation caused by monsoon winds Climate -Warm(usually around 23º C to 32º C)
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Hydrology Upper Basin 1)long, narrow valley comprises roughly 1/4of the total area 2)cuts through the mountains and plateaus of China. Sources of channel flow -From the Ang and Cha streams at local
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Natural resources mineral resources gold, copper, lead, zinc, phosphate, potash, oil and gas, coal and gemstone Non-timber forest important source of income for rural people supply markets with a vast array of plant and animal products
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Natural Resources Wetlands productive environment for 1)agriculture, 2)aquaculture, 3)capture fisheries, 4)non-fish aquatic goods, 5)tourism revenue
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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
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Threats c. Overfishing the increased use of poisons d. Pollution Largely untreated urban, industrial, and agricultural pollution.
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Development Hydropower meet the growing needs of energy services focus on overall effectiveness of projects within a basin-wide perspective.
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Development Giant Dams Ecosystem of the river and a way of life are threatened by a proposal to construct a massive dam in Laos.
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Inspector Mekong River Commission set up in 1995 promote and coordinate sustainable management development of water and related resources for the countries' mutual benefit
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Measures Basin Planning Lower Mekong Basin: economic growth, industrialisation and urbanisation. Water Quality Management maintain good quality water for locals’ daily life
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Measures National Mekong Committee better cooperation for maintaining Mekong’s water quality and implement procedure.
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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.
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Reflection Protect the environment Personally: -reduce water using -encourage other people -fix the leak pipes
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Reflection Protect the environment Government: -inspect the discharge of industrial pollutes -set up laws to watch over pollution fountainhead -establish international cooperation committee -educate the public
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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.h tm 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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