Geography T3

Question 1

Dams

Whats the deffinition of Dams?

Answer 1

A dam is a large structure built across a river or stream to block the flow of water. This creates a reservoir, or a large body of stored water, behind the dam. Dams are constructed for various purposes, including water supply for drinking and irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. By regulating the flow of water, dams help manage water resources and prevent flooding downstream.

Question 2

Irrigation

Whats the deffinition of Irrigation.

Answer 2

Irrigation is the process of supplying water to land of crops to help them grow, typically through channels, Sprinklers, and pipes. It is used for agricultural to supplement natural rain fall and helps dams from not over flowing.

Question 3

Floods

Whats the deffinition of floods?

Answer 3

An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land

Question 4

Topography

What is topography

Answer 4

Topography is the study of the land surface. It refers to the surface forms and features of an area, including mountains, valleys, rivers, or craters on the surface. Topography is a field of geoscience and planetary science and is concerned with local detail in general, including not only relief, but also natural and artificial features, and even local history and culture

Question 5

Whats the 3 things that Geography uses

Answer 5

Social
Enviromental
Economic