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Chang Jiang: Lifeline for Agriculture and Industry

The Chang Jiang benefits humans through agriculture, freshwater fisheries, industrial use, recreation, HEP generation, and inland river navigation. It provides irrigation water, fertile soil, supports various industries, offers recreational activities, and facilitates transport routes, making it a crucial resource for livelihood and economic development in the region.

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Chang Jiang: Lifeline for Agriculture and Industry

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  1. Chang Jiang Benefits to human

  2. Agriculture • 66% of China’s rice • dams, canals for water storage • providing irrigation water

  3. Agriculture • alluvium on flood plain • replenishment of nutrients • thick fertile soil

  4. Agriculture • What type of farming is practised there? Why?

  5. Freshwater fisheries • fresh water provided • it’s profitable • can raise people’s living standard

  6. Industrial use • water for cooling purpose • water as a raw material • ship-building/repairing

  7. Industrial use • Using your observation, what type of industry is taking place?

  8. Industry • What type of material are the ships loading?

  9. Industry • industries can enjoy cheap sea transport

  10. Recreation • many scenic spots • historical sites

  11. Recreation • What fluvial feature can you see? • What’s the name of this tourist spot?

  12. Recreation • How about this one?

  13. Recreation • tourism can provide jobs • recreational activities can be held in lakes or on rivers

  14. HEP generation • middle and upper course • steep gradient creates a “head”

  15. HEP generation • Three Gorges Project is under construction

  16. Inland river navigation • excellent river ports

  17. Inland river navigation • excellent seaports

  18. Inland river navigation • west-east • north-south transport routes

  19. Inland river navigation • cheap and reliable transport for moving RM and finished products

  20. Inland river navigation • transport of passengers

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