River Dee, Wales (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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Where does the River Dee originate in Wales?
Where does the River Dee originate in Wales?
In the upland region of Snowdonia
What rock types primarily compose the Snowdonia landscape through which the River Dee flows?
What rock types primarily compose the Snowdonia landscape through which the River Dee flows?
Igneous and metamorphic rocks
What shape valleys did glacial activity create in the upper reaches of the River Dee?
What shape valleys did glacial activity create in the upper reaches of the River Dee?
U-shaped valleys
Between which years did engineers undertake the major channelisation project on the River Dee?
Between which years did engineers undertake the major channelisation project on the River Dee?
1732 and 1736
How many kilometres of the River Dee were artificially straightened during channelisation?
How many kilometres of the River Dee were artificially straightened during channelisation?
8 kilometres
What was the primary motivation for channelising the River Dee in the 1730s?
What was the primary motivation for channelising the River Dee in the 1730s?
To improve navigation
What effect did channelisation have on the River Dee's discharge and velocity?
What effect did channelisation have on the River Dee's discharge and velocity?
Increased both discharge and velocity
Which notable reservoir was constructed as part of the River Dee Regulation Scheme?
Which notable reservoir was constructed as part of the River Dee Regulation Scheme?
Llyn Celyn reservoir
What is the purpose of earth embankments along the River Dee's middle course?
What is the purpose of earth embankments along the River Dee's middle course?
Protect agricultural land from flooding
By what year do scientists predict sea levels could rise by 1 metre affecting the River Dee?
By what year do scientists predict sea levels could rise by 1 metre affecting the River Dee?
2100
Between which two locations does the River Dee maintain a more natural meandering character?
Between which two locations does the River Dee maintain a more natural meandering character?
Holt and Worthenbury
What does alluvium deposition create on the River Dee floodplain?
What does alluvium deposition create on the River Dee floodplain?
Fertile soils for agriculture