10 Questions
Which river in the Western Drainage Systems flows southward?
Ghibe (Omo)
Among the major rivers in the Western Drainage Systems, which one has the largest volumetric discharge and coverage?
Abay
What percentage of the total area of the country do the Western Drainage Systems drain?
40%
Which region(s) does the Abay river basin cover?
Amhara, Oromia, and Benishangul-Gumuz
In which direction do most rivers in the Western Drainage Systems flow before joining the Nile?
Westward
What defines a drainage basin?
It is the region from which a river and its tributaries collect surface runoff and subsurface flow
What determines the drainage pattern of an area?
Geological processes, nature and structure of rocks, topography, and slope
Why are rivers observed to rise from higher slopes and flow towards lower areas?
As a result of complex physiographic setup and geological makeup
How are Western and Southeastern drainage systems in Ethiopia separated?
By the Rift Valley system
What role do faults and joints play in influencing rivers in Ethiopia?
Structurally influencing part of the courses of many rivers
Explore the concepts of drainage systems, including drainage patterns, drainage basins, and the geological processes influencing them. Learn about the network of stream channels, land slopes, and river flow from the source to the mouth.
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