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 ffffresh water provided iiiit’s profitable ccc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