Location
What was the large body of water that notably “disappeared”?
The Aral Sea.
What are two of the health impacts?
Kidney Disease, Throat Cancers, Anemia, and Malnutrition.
What was the main food source from the Aral Sea?
Fish
What is another word used to describe a Dam?
A dike
Will the Aral Sea ever be restored?
No, but Kazakstan is putting efforts to restore parts of it
Where was the Aral sea located?
The Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan border.
Who is most affected by the negative health effects?
Women and children
What did the irrigation do to the Aral Sea?
Diverted water from the rivers that were feeding the Aral Sea
What was the name of the dam built?
The Kok-Aral Dam/Dike
Was the Aral Sea a salt water lake?
Yes
What is the size of Aral Sea Currently (in relation to its original size)?
10% of its original size.
What is the percentage of women and children affected?
70% women and 50% children
Who were the people living off the land around the Aral Sea?
The Nomads
What year was the dam built?
2005
How many fishing industries are in the Aral sea?
Zero (The shrinking of the Aral Sea destroyed the fishing industry)
The Aral Sea used to be the ___ largest lake in the world.
The fourth
What is Anemia?
When blood produces a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells, your body doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood, and you will feel weak and tired
What rivers was the water for cotton production taken from?
The Syr Darya and Amu Darya rivers
Why was the dam built?
Last minute way to block the water draining from the north section of the lake into the south
Name one type of fish that lived in the Aral Sea
Carp, bream, barbel, roach, shemaya, trout, and pike