Essays about: "major rivers"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words major rivers.
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1. Geomorphic change along the Rönne river : Effects caused by dams
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Many rivers can shape their path through the landscape with erosion and deposition where the riverbed and riverbanks both shape the direction and energy of the flow. The river flow can erode the riverbanks and create meanders which is when the river creates bends in its path that become increasingly curved. READ MORE
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2. Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity on Agricultural Practices in Kenya -Implications for Adaptation Strategies
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Like other African countries, Kenya’ economy and food security is heavily dependent on agriculture. Climate change has led to variability in temperature and precipitation, and extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, all of which can significantly impact crop productivity and food security in the long-term. READ MORE
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3. Testing the prehistoric settlement predictors: A performance evaluation of environmental variables in north-western Scania
University essay from Lunds universitet/ArkeologiAbstract : This paper goes over the process of evaluating the environmental variables, which are most likely to predict the locations of prehistoric settlements in a Scanian setting. This is accomplished by selecting variables which have shown to be successful in previous similar study areas and testing the spatial correlation between each variable and known settlement presence. READ MORE
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4. Reviving Skellefteå
University essay from KTH/StadsbyggnadAbstract : The changes that we are seeing and anticipating are largely due to human behaviour. Arctic sea ice is at the lowest levels ever recorded. The volume of Arctic ice has decreased dramatically over the past decade. . READ MORE
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5. Assessment of Groundwater Flow to Lake Bolmen
University essay from Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI); Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologiAbstract : This work reports the research and findings concerning the processes of groundwater flow and distribution to lake Bolmen in the Småland region, Sweden. The watershed of Bolmen is of high interest since it provides water for drinking and energy purposes, representing a resource of notable importance for the society of southern Sweden. READ MORE
