CH2 + 3 VIS test Flashcards
1
Q
Suggest suitable places to construct dams
A
- Mountainous area as high altitude available makes water fall to move turbines.
- Availability of water by rainfall and melting of snow
- Low temperature so less evaporation during summers
- Low evacuation cost because of less population density
2
Q
Name two rivers with barrages constructed on them
A
- Jinnah Barrage is located in Indus river
- Rasul Barrage is located in Jhelum River.
3
Q
How drought management can be done?
A
Drought management can be done in so many ways like:
- Desalination of sea water
- Water filtration plants
- Efficient management of water resources
- Artificial supply of water
4
Q
How to control the damages caused by flood?
A
- A forestation programs should be started to grow trees in foothills of the mountains.
- Building and raising the embankments.
- Extra channels and enlarging the channels to divert the flow of flood water.
- Flood warning before time
5
Q
Describe the route of Western Depressions
A
- These winds originate in the Mediterranean sea, It travels across Afghanistan and Iran then reaches the western areas.
- These winds cause rainfalls in areas from December to March.
