With areas of the world in drought situations, while other areas are being flooded, couldn't mankind (aside from political & cultural differences) develop and build a system that would allow water to be collected and moved around where it was most needed? Any thoughts?
2006-07-25 18:09:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
The Romans were the first to build an aqua-duct system and since then many more have been built. The Panama Canal isn't that old along with our modern day dual purpose dams. Man will always strive to make improvements as history shows. History also shows the waisted efforts of destruction, even today. Isn't it ashamed how far we could be if it wasn't for that. But I'm with you that it could be achieved.
2006-07-25 19:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by StayBeZe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have oil pipelines that are pretty long, so I think it could be done, but who would pay for it.
I think the energy loss of pumping the water would be more expensive than to produce fresh water from sea water in the dry countries.
2006-07-26 11:38:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've also got earthquakes!
All our efforts in vain!
Maybe not "worldwide" but there are some localized possibilities... If only we could irrigate with seawater?
Or maybe we should own up to the fact that there are areas on this planet that are simply unfit for human habitation & deal with it.
2006-07-26 01:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by Petey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's physically possible, but I don't think we have the resources to spare. It would be a good idea, but not practical.
2006-07-26 01:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
horribly expensive
2006-07-26 01:36:30 · answer #5 · answered by Robert A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-07-26 04:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by zmonte 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋