Rivers, Lakes, and Dams in South Africa (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What are dams in South Africa?
What are dams in South Africa?
Artificial lakes created by walls across rivers
Where is Lake Funduzi, one of South Africa's few natural lakes, located?
Where is Lake Funduzi, one of South Africa's few natural lakes, located?
Venda region of Limpopo
How much annual rainfall do some eastern regions of South Africa receive?
How much annual rainfall do some eastern regions of South Africa receive?
More than 1,000mm
What is South Africa's national average yearly rainfall?
What is South Africa's national average yearly rainfall?
Less than 500mm
What percentage of rainfall remains available as surface water in South African rivers and dams?
What percentage of rainfall remains available as surface water in South African rivers and dams?
8.6%
How many hours of sunshine does South Africa receive daily on average?
How many hours of sunshine does South Africa receive daily on average?
8.5 hours
How many new boreholes are drilled in South Africa each week?
How many new boreholes are drilled in South Africa each week?
Approximately 1,000
Which dam has the largest water storage capacity in South Africa?
Which dam has the largest water storage capacity in South Africa?
Gariep Dam
How many of South Africa's ten largest dams are located in the Free State?
How many of South Africa's ten largest dams are located in the Free State?
Five
What is the height of the Vanderkloof Dam wall?
What is the height of the Vanderkloof Dam wall?
108 metres