Desalination plants Water conservation Increase price of water Limit population and economic growth Strict planning controls eg no grass in front gardens water schedules Year 8 HT3 Impossible Places ID: 773969
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Desalination plants Water conservation Increase price of water Limit population and economic growthStrict planning controls e.g. no grass in front gardens, water schedules Year 8HT3Impossible Places Reasons why Las Vegas’ water demand exceeds supply Nepal, Asia Factors that make a place impossible to live in Las Vegas, Nevada Oil will run out in ten years Physical How can humans overcome the challenges? Little precipitation – semi desert Urban development Vegas has tripled in size in 30 years Climate change Lack of snow melt Loss of reservoir waterer Sustainable water use Mount Everest ( Basecamp) 8848 meters Lack of oxygen, extreme cold temperatures, avalanches, altitude sickness Negatives: Rubbish left behind. Seasonal work. Loss of culture. Earthquake threats (Sept 2011). National park. Threatened species e.g. Snow Leopard. Stakeholders Trekkers Sherpas Porters Mountain Doctors Environmentalists Himalayan Trust Members Positives: 1000’s tourists each year. Trekkers. Mountaineers can acclimatise to reduce altitude sickness while staying at basecamp. Sherpa’s / porters jobs and wages. National park. Dubai U.A.E Global Hub for Trade – busiest port in Middle East Luxury Tourist Destination Poor working conditions – took away migrant’s passports. Several 1000 companies – 150,000 people employees, $80 billion. World’s Largest Economic Free Zone . Expo 2020
Year 8 HT3Impossible PlacesRevision TasksExplain the challenges facing ‘impossible’ locations such as Las Vegas Why is Dubai developing so quickly?Why resource made Dubai so rich?To what extent do you agree that Mount Everest Basecamp should be made permanent?Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantage for the future of Nevada Sky Walk? What challenges do cities face when developing so rapidly? One advantage of using bar charts to represent information. How can develop sustainably?Why are some places forbidden? What is the relationship between urban development and water consumption in Las Vegas? Create questions (with answers) using the words to the left about this unit of work. Glossary Impossible Sustainability Semi-arid Desalination Urban Development Reservoir Physical Human Eco tourism Altitude Conservation Glacier Sustainable Wilderness Altitude Ascent Marine Conservation Social Forbidden Tribe Permanent Manufacturing Industry Vulnerable How Dubai uses oil? Desalinise sea water Define Who What Where When How Describe Watering tropical landscapes Grand Canyon Sky Walk Making Dubai more sustainable Renewable energy: solar / windWater management Reduce waste: they produce twice as much per UK personDevelop public transport Energy conservation (not wasting it)Social responsibility – look after workers e.g. right pay Sea level rises = coastal properties are vulnerable Marine environment protection – coastal projects e.g. The Palm Leisure activities Air conditioning Cars Air travel to reach the Dubai Dubai is dependent on the availability of cheap energy Tallest (free-standing) building in the world Highest: number of stories in the world occupied floor in the world outdoor observation deck in the world Elevator – tallest and longest travel distance in the world Burj Khalifa : World’s tallest building ( 828 metres) Gruinard Island Bikini Atoll Nevada Test Site Korean Demilitarized ZoneCentraliaArea 51ImberNanda Devi Chagos IslandsMecca Forbidden Places