River Catchment-River Exe Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
How long does the River exe flow?
A
82.7km
2
Q
Is the drainage density high or low?
A
High
3
Q
What is the maximum elevation?
A
514m
4
Q
What is the lowest elevation?
A
26m
5
Q
What percentage of the river is impermeable rock?
A
84.4%
6
Q
What percentage is each land use?
A
Agricultural grassland- 67%
Woodland- 15%
Peat bogs- 3%
7
Q
How big is Wimblewall reservoir?
A
150 hectares
8
Q
What is the exmoor mires project?
A
Restoring filled in peat bogs
9
Q
How much does the project aim to restore?
A
2000 hectares
10
Q
What are the benefits of the project?
A
More water storage
Improved water quality
More carbon storage
Improved education opportunities
Improved grazing and water for animals
