river regeme Flashcards
1
Q
give an example of a large continental-scale river
A
Colorado in North America,
(tributaries extend into different climatic zones with very different annual temperatures and precipitation patterns.)
2
Q
what are the physical factors affecting river regeme
A
- precipitation
- temp
- evapotranspiration
- geology
3
Q
what are the human factors affecting river regeme
A
- dams+reservoirs
- irrigation for agriculture
- water transfer schemes
4
Q
what is irrigation
A
applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops
5
Q
give an example of a damn removal
A
Elwha River
