River Basins:- the uses and management of river basins 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEAll boards Created by: BethCreated on: 11-02-11 12:10 What is A Drainage Basin? the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; 1 of 3 Uses of a River Basin:- Rivers provide:- uses to settlements for fishing, transport, drinking water Flood Plains:- fertile land Hydroelectric Power:- an effective power source Waste:- removed conviently meaning polluted rivers Estuaries:- Ship Building Industries placed here. 2 of 3 Management:- schemes in place for flooding building damns Laws to stop waste 3 of 3
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