GEOLOGY
GEOMORPHOLOGY
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Question
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exotic river
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periodic river
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primary river
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episodic river
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Orange River plays an important role in the South African economy by providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The river was named the Orange River in honour of the Dutch ruling family, the House of Orange, by the Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon.
Detailed explanation-2: -1.2. 7 (Periodic/Exotic) rivers flow all year round because they are fed by tributaries in high rainfall areas.
Detailed explanation-3: -The orange–riet Water scheme is a sub-system of the orange river project. it is located between Vanderkloof Dam and the riet river catchment (a tributary of the Vaal river). The transfer scheme consists of the orange–riet canal, which goes from Vanderkloof Dam to the riet river catchment.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Orange River flows from east to west across South Africa. It flows through the Eastern Cape, Free State, and Northern Cape provinces. The river flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay in the Northern Cape. The Vaal and Caledon rivers are two main tributaries of the Orange River.