Chang Jiang

Benefits to human

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

Agriculture  alluvium on flood plain  replenishment of nutrients  thick fertile soil

Agriculture  What type of farming is practised there? Why?

Freshwater fisheries  fresh water provided  it ’ s profitable  can raise people ’ s living standard

Industrial use  water for cooling purpose  water as a raw material  ship-building/repairing

Industrial use  Using your observation, what type of industry is taking place?

Industry  What type of material are the ships loading?

Industry  industries can enjoy cheap sea transport

Recreation  many scenic spots  historical sites

Recreation  What fluvial feature can you see?

 What ’ s the name of this tourist spot?

Recreation  How about this one?

Recreation  tourism can provide jobs  recreational activities can be held in lakes or on rivers

HEP generation  middle and upper course  steep gradient creates a “ head ”

HEP generation  Three Gorges Project is under construction

Inland river navigation  excellent river ports

Inland river navigation  excellent seaports

Inland river navigation   west-east north-south transport routes

Inland river navigation  cheap and reliable transport for moving RM and finished products

Inland river navigation  transport of passengers