what is hydroelectric potential?. hydro electric potential is electric power that can be generated...
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Hydro electric potential is electric power that can be generated from flowing water.
• Hydroelectric power is a clean energy source.• Hydroelectric dams help to keep areas around
the dams from flooding.• Hydroelectric dams also help with perennial
irrigation.• A negative result of building a hydroelectric
dam is habitat loss. People and animals loss their homes.
Perennial irrigation is a system that allows for year-round watering.
When we traveled down the Nile River, which man-made lake was used for
perennial irrigation in the farmlands?
When the Nile River slows down and reaches this triangular area it splits into many branches dumping loads of dark, rich soil called silt. Over time, this silt built up into a thick layer of fertile soil. The Nile Delta became the richest farmland in Africa, and some of the richest in the world.
The Nile River makes a wide turn south and west during it’s journey. This turn is called the “great bend”. It is in this area that the Nile passes over 6 cataracts. These cataracts create barriers making travel difficult and dangerous.
As Sudd is a huge swamp, the river is clogged with vegetation and it is hard to navigate through this area.
The Aswan High Dam was built for 2 reasons.
1. One was to develop the Nile’s hydroelectric potential.
2. The second reason was to control the river’s flow to prevent flooding.
What is the source of the Nile river and what is the mouth?
Which direction does the Nile River flow?
How is this possible?
The source or beginning of the Nile is Lake Victoria and Lake Tana.
The mouth or end of the Nile river is the Mediterranean Sea.
The Nile flows from south to north due to elevation.