Sectional Test Flashcards
What are the primary crops grown in the Delta-Mendota service area?
Melons, grapes, vegetables, and deciduous nuts.
What is the primary storage facility of the State Water Project?
Lake Oroville
How much water does the CVP deliver annually for agricultural use?
5 million acre-feet
Which facility is the largest storage facility of the CVP?
Shasta Dam and Reservoir
What type of entities receive the majority of water delivered by the SWP?
Residential, municipal, and industrial users
How does the SWP operate to protect endangered species?
By complying with State and federal endangered species acts.
How many hydroelectric powerplants are included in the CVP?
11 hydroelectric powerplants
How much of Californias water needs are met by groundwater during droughts?
As much as 60 percent
What are the main purposes of dams in California?
Water storage, flood prevention, hydropower, and water transport.
What factor does not influence the amount of SWP water available for delivery?
Amount of water delivered by CVP
Which state agency is responsible for enforcing pollution control laws in California?
California Environmental Protection Agency
How is groundwater banking utilized in California?
By storing water in depleted aquifers for future use.
Which canal delivers water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the San Joaquin Valley?
Delta Mendota Canal
What materials are typically used to construct embankment dams?
Soil and rock, or a blend of both.
What primary crop is not grown in the Delta-Mendota service area?
Citrus
Who financed the State Water Project?
The water users
What role do hydroelectric powerplants play in the CVP?
They provide a relatively pollution-free source of electricity.
Which agency conducts water quality monitoring for the State Water Project?
Department of Water Resources (DWR)
What agency manages the State Water Project?
Department of Water Resources (DWR)
What is the total storage capacity of the CVP?
Nearly 12 million acre-feet
What percentage of Californias surface water runoff is provided by the Sacramento River?
31 percent
Which crop is not a primary crop grown in the Sacramento Valley?
Strawberries
Which river basin has four hydroelectric dams slated for removal?
Klamath River Basin
What sector receives the largest share of water from the CVP?
Farms
When did construction for the Central Valley Project (CVP) begin?
1938
How does the SWP contribute to Californias population growth?
By supporting water supply for expanding urban areas.
What type of aquifers are formed between porous materials like sand and gravel?
Alluvial Aquifers
What are aquifers and how do they work?
Natural accumulations of runoff and precipitation, like a below-ground sponge.
How does the CVP contribute to flood prevention?
By managing floodwaters through dam operations.
What is the major source of water for 19 national wildlife refuges in California?
Central Valley Project (CVP)
