Human Interaction with Rivers (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Ireland's longest river
Ireland's longest river
River Shannon
River Shannon length in km
River Shannon length in km
360 kilometres
Shannon elevation drop source to mouth
Shannon elevation drop source to mouth
Only 76 metres
When did human interference with Shannon begin?
When did human interference with Shannon begin?
Nearly 300 years ago
Year Shannon Scheme began
Year Shannon Scheme began
1925
Year Ardnacrusha HEP station opened
Year Ardnacrusha HEP station opened
1929 (world's largest at the time)
Fraction of Shannon diverted to Headrace Canal
Fraction of Shannon diverted to Headrace Canal
Two-thirds
Length of Headrace Canal in km
Length of Headrace Canal in km
12.8 kilometres
Fish species depleted in lower Shannon
Fish species depleted in lower Shannon
Salmon and eel
Year Central Valley Project began
Year Central Valley Project began
1937
% precipitation in northern Central Valley
% precipitation in northern Central Valley
75% (southern gets 25%)
Number of reservoirs in Central Valley Project
Number of reservoirs in Central Valley Project
22 reservoirs
Number of crops grown in Central Valley
Number of crops grown in Central Valley
More than 230 different crops
Central Valley % of total US food output
Central Valley % of total US food output
8%
% US fruit & veg produced in Central Valley
% US fruit & veg produced in Central Valley
50%