North America - Using Rivers and Water Flashcards
1
Q
What water-related issues are there?
A
Droughts and floods.
2
Q
Why is water so necessary?
A
Humans need a lot of water and it is used for things like farming and machinery.
3
Q
What are some problems with damming rivers?
A
Transportation can not occur and it can result in the flooding and drowning of land.
4
Q
What is Hungry water?
A
Water with no sediment that wants to pick up sediment.
5
Q
What can Hungry water cause?
A
Erosion.
6
Q
What city does the Hoover Dam/Lake Meade System provide for?
A
Las Vegas.
