Human Interaction with Rivers (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of irrigation as a use of rivers?
What is the primary purpose of irrigation as a use of rivers?
Supplying water for agricultural crops
How long is the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river?
How long is the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river?
360 kilometres
How many metres does the River Shannon drop from source to mouth?
How many metres does the River Shannon drop from source to mouth?
76 metres
Which canals were built along the River Shannon for transportation?
Which canals were built along the River Shannon for transportation?
Jamestown Canal and Royal Canal
In what year did the Shannon Scheme begin construction?
In what year did the Shannon Scheme begin construction?
1925
When did Ardnacrusha power station open?
When did Ardnacrusha power station open?
1929 as world's largest HEP facility
What fraction of Shannon's water is directed to the Headrace Canal?
What fraction of Shannon's water is directed to the Headrace Canal?
Two-thirds
What could Ardnacrusha power station do when first completed?
What could Ardnacrusha power station do when first completed?
Power the entire island of Ireland
Which fish species declined severely along the lower Shannon?
Which fish species declined severely along the lower Shannon?
Salmon and eel
When did major Shannon floods occur causing significant damage?
When did major Shannon floods occur causing significant damage?
December 2015 and January 2016
In what year did the Central Valley Project begin?
In what year did the Central Valley Project begin?
1937
What percentage of Central Valley precipitation falls in the northern half?
What percentage of Central Valley precipitation falls in the northern half?
75%
How many different crops are now cultivated in the Central Valley?
How many different crops are now cultivated in the Central Valley?
More than 230