Environmental Impacts of Dams and Irrigation Projects on Water Quality
Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the environmental impacts of dams and irrigation projects on water quality. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: environmental science water quality dams irrigation |
What is the primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies downstream of dams?
How do dams affect the temperature of downstream water?
Which of the following is NOT a potential negative impact of irrigation projects on water quality?
What is the main reason for the decline in fish populations downstream of dams?
How do dams affect the sediment load of downstream water?
What is the primary cause of increased salinity in water bodies downstream of irrigation projects?
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of dams and irrigation projects?
How do dams affect the dissolved oxygen levels in downstream water?
What is the main reason for the loss of riparian vegetation downstream of dams?
Which of the following is NOT a potential negative impact of dams on downstream water quality?
How do irrigation projects affect the groundwater table?
What is the primary cause of increased nutrient levels in water bodies downstream of irrigation projects?
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of irrigation projects?
How do dams affect the flow regime of downstream rivers?
What is the primary cause of the decline in fish populations downstream of irrigation projects?