Human Interaction with Surface Processes (Junior Cert Geography): Flashcards

Generate electricity & control water flow

Manage river flow, reduce downstream flooding risk

Hydroelectric power (clean, renewable)

Permanently flooded, destroys farmland

Builds up behind dam, reduces reservoir capacity

Concrete/wooden walls at right angles to sea

Longshore drift

Large boulders at cliff/dune base absorbing wave energy

Protect towns, curved to reflect waves & reduce erosion

Wire cages filled with stones to absorb wave energy

Boulder plains provide fertile land for grazing & crops

Sand & gravel from moraines and eskers

Hill walking, mountain climbing, skiing