The Development of the Yangtze River Basin and Waterway – S4 Geography Notes

These teacher-prepared Senior 4 Geography notes look at how China developed the Yangtze River basin. They cover the steps taken, such as building dykes, canals, dams, reservoirs and embankments, along with the benefits of these projects, the problems they caused and possible solutions. The notes then explain what helped the Yangtze waterway grow, why it matters to China's economy and what problems it faces. Further sections describe China's main industrial regions, including Manchuria, the factors behind industrial growth, its good and bad effects, and the problems facing industry. The notes end with urbanisation in China and the factors that helped cities grow. There is a sketch map of the river basin.