It has many tributaries but there are two main ones: the White Nile fed by lake Victoria and the Blue Nile coming from Ethiopian mountains. These two main branches join near Khartoum, the capital of Sudan and they continue together as Nile proper until meeting the Mediterranean Sea and forming the Nile delta in northern Egypt. Around 5000 BC, one of the first great civilizations developed in the northern Nile river valley dependent on agriculture in a land called Egypt. Water; Fertile soil; and river's flow north while prevailing wind blows south made the Nile the best transportation way, were examples of the Nile gifts. Another gift is that every year the flood came bringing disaster and famine due to destroying the crops and their villages.
Ten years from now, it is scary to think of what will happen with water. There are many purposes to water. The Tarrant County Water District has been around for ages. Built in 1924 as a subdivision of the state of Texas, the TRWD’s main concerns are water supply and flood control. The water supplied is untreated and raw surface water.
The Great Flood There are many different accounts about how the “Great Flood” in the current day Middle East occurred. There are many differences, and yet only a few similarities in the four stories. Some differences include why the flood happened, how it happened, and the time period that they spent on the boat varied .Some similarities are that they all involved great floods, the floods occurred because the God’s were unsatisfied with humans, and lastly someone in each story builds an ark or boat so that mankind will survive. The stories all had some huge differences and also some small ones. The first one is why the flood happened; in story three the flood happened because too many people were rejecting the Gods.
Three Gorges Dam 4/29/13 The Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric plant built on the Yangtze River in China. It’s the largest hydroelectric dam on Earth and can be seen in pictures from space. The dam has been the subject of controversy and dilemma since its construction. Raising numerous environmental, ethical and social dilemmas that question whether the pros of the dam outweigh the cons. Although the dam produces a huge amount of energy for China it has created many problems.
When the river passes Baton Rouge, it is very deep, and wider than the height of the state’s phallic capitol, then the tallest building in Louisiana. By the time the river reaches New Orleans it has carved a depth of 25 stories and the currents are so treacherously swift that whatever falls in, including bodies, may not resurface before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. So I grew up drawn to the river and warned against it. Alec Soth lives at the northern end of the river and is equally drawn by its power, its lore and its physical grandeur as well as the rich legacy of literature that it has inspired, most especially Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn. Trekking along the Mississippi, Soth wasn’t interested in the large cities or industries.
With reference to an area that you have studied, describe and explain the appropriateness of flood management strategies? (15marks) The Three Gorges dam on the Yangtze River in China can seem a very appropriate strategy of flood management however there are some negatives that show that is not a full proof strategy. The Three Gorges dam was built in 1994 to try and reduce major flooding in cities such as Wuhan and Nanjing. It is 101m high and as well boasts the largest hydroelectric power station in the world with around 26 turbines. Behind the dam is a reservoir which can hold up to 22km³ of water, this act as a catchment are for flood water.
It is 1 mile deep and 18 miles wide. This river runs from Colorado to Arizona. It is 277 miles long. This canyon is amazing with many old rocks and how deep it is. It’s a very beautiful sight to see.
The Congo river ends up in the: Atlantic ocean also known as the mouth. Due to the fact that the Congo has many tributaries, the Congo River is the biggest transportation source in Central Africa. The rivers tributaries are on the left side: Lomami, Maringa, Busira and Kasai. And the tributaries on the rights side are: Lufira, Luvua, Lukuga, Linda, Aruwimi, Ubangi and Sangha. In the river many rapids and waterfalls of the Livingstone falls, among others.
Not only did they use the river for water and food, they also used the river for main transportation and trading goods. Although the Nile River flooded once a year which caused destructions, it provided them with a layer of silt that fertilized their soil that allowed them to farm all year round. The Egyptians welcomed these annual floods and showed their gratitude to the river god Osiris. They were connected with their religion especially through Osiris. The Nile river also supported in their early political unification between upper and lower Egypt.
The expansion of cities and industry has led to concerns about water pollution, despite governments promoting the cleanliness and safety of municipal water sources. Additionally, the growth of large metropolitans has caused a shift in our lifestyle. This means we are in a perpetual rush. Bottled water plays a highly utilitarian role by providing a simple solution to both these problems. The popularity of this “solution” is apparent in the $22 billion USD average annual revenue of the industry.