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2011-2012 Geography Project

2011-2012 Geography Project. Yu Qi Xian, Angel 4A(38). Mekong River.  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.

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2011-2012 Geography Project

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  1. 2011-2012 Geography Project Yu Qi Xian, Angel 4A(38) Mekong River

  2. 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

  3. Map

  4. Background • The Mekong River is… • 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

  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. Naturalresources • 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

  8. Natural Resources • Wetlands  productive environment for 1)agriculture, 2)aquaculture, 3)capture fisheries, 4)non-fish aquatic goods, 5)tourism revenue

  9. Threats The Mekong River systemsuffers from… a. Deforestation • changed runoff patterns • increased sedimentation b. Destroy the ecosystem • Lead to extinct of numerous fish species

  10. Threats c. Overfishing • the increased use of poisons d. Pollution • Largely untreated urban, industrial, and agricultural pollution.

  11. Development • Hydropower meet the growing needs of energy services focus on overall effectiveness of projects within a basin-wide perspective.

  12. Development • Giant Dams  Ecosystem of the river and a way of life are threatened by a proposal to construct a massive dam in Laos.

  13. Inspector • Mekong River Commission set up in 1995 promote and coordinate sustainable management development of water and related resources for the countries' mutual benefit

  14. Measures • Basin Planning Lower Mekong Basin: economic growth, industrialisation and urbanisation. • Water Quality Management maintain good quality water for locals’ daily life

  15. Measures • National Mekong Committee better cooperation for maintaining Mekong’s water quality and implement procedure.

  16. 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.

  17. Landscapes

  18. Reflection Protect the environment Personally: -reduce water using -encourage other people -fix the leak pipes

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. Thank You!

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