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18 Cards in this Set
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agriculture
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Most of California's fresh water is used for ______________ .
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The State Water Project provides (3)
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1. drinking water for San Francisco
2. water for hydroelectricity 3. water to irrigate crops |
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Colorado River
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Is a major source of water for San Diego region
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CA Aqueduct does not extend into Northern CA because(3)
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1. lower population
2. higher precipitation 3. crops there get enough water naturally |
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Canals and aqueducts
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______________________ make up the CA Aqueduct system of transporting water.
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desalination
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the process of removing salt from ocean water to obtain fresh water
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Southern CA fresh water problem
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Fresh water in So. CA is in low supply because of low rain amounts and demand is high because of so many people.
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Sierra Nevada Mountains
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Store water as snow
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CA Water Project was needed because (1 of 4)
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Most of CA is desert or semi-desert
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CA Water Project was needed because (2 of 4)
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It doesn't rain where most people live.
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CA Water Project was needed because (3 of 4)
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It doesn't rain when many crops need to grow.
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CA Water Project was needed because (4 of 4)
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Much of the rain soaks into the ground, evaporates or runs off into lakes and streams.
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Water Sources (3)
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1. precipitation
2. surface water 3. ground water |
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Water Demands (2)
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#1 Agriculture
#2 Dense populations in dry areas |
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Snow pack
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______________________ stays frozen at high elevations and melts during hot months providing much needed water.
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California Aqueduct System
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Over 1,300 dams and canals that move fresh water from where it rains to where it is needed
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Economic impact of the CA Aqueduct System
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Without it much of CA would not be able to grow food, or have people live and work in dry parts of the state.
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North of Sacramento |
The Water Project does not supply water to areas of California__________________________. |