River Basins:-

the uses and management of river basins

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  • Created by: Beth
  • Created 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;

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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.
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Management:-

  • schemes in place for flooding
  • building damns
  • Laws to stop waste
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