Catchment and River Management (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What is a catchment area in river systems?
What is a catchment area in river systems?
Area of land draining into a river system
Which process is dominant in causing river capture?
Which process is dominant in causing river capture?
Headward erosion
What is a wind gap in river capture?
What is a wind gap in river capture?
A dry valley where original river flowed
What is a misfit stream?
What is a misfit stream?
Small stream in oversized valley
How is South Africa's water availability compared globally?
How is South Africa's water availability compared globally?
Not water-rich, water is scarce
Which is NOT mentioned as a use of water resources?
Which is NOT mentioned as a use of water resources?
Waste disposal
How do rivers connect ecosystems in a catchment?
How do rivers connect ecosystems in a catchment?
From mountain headwaters to coastal estuaries
What does agricultural runoff carry into water systems?
What does agricultural runoff carry into water systems?
Fertilisers and pesticides
How do alien plants affect river systems?
How do alien plants affect river systems?
Consume large amounts of water quickly
What is a major impact of dams on rivers?
What is a major impact of dams on rivers?
Alter natural flow patterns and flood cycles