California State Water Project Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the California State Water Project (SWP)?

• Hydroelectric power generation

• Agricultural irrigation

• Water conservation

• Water supply and flood control

The California State Water Project (SWP) primarily provides water to which areas?

• Northern California only

• Southern California only

• Both Northern and Southern California

• Central California exclusively

Which major reservoir is the starting point of the SWP?

• Lake Shasta

• Lake Oroville

• Folsom Lake

• San Luis Reservoir

When was the California State Water Project authorized?

• 1949

• 1960

• 1975

• 1982

What percentage of the SWP’s water is allocated for agricultural use?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

Which river’s water is diverted as part of the SWP?

• Sacramento River

• Colorado River

• American River

• Kern River

Which of the following facilities is the largest water storage reservoir of the SWP?

• Lake Perris

• Pyramid Lake

• Lake Oroville

• San Luis Reservoir

Which state agency operates the California State Water Project?

• Department of Conservation

• Department of Water Resources

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Bureau of Reclamation

What is the primary source of water for the SWP?

• Groundwater

• Runoff from Sierra Nevada snowmelt

• Colorado River

• Pacific Ocean

How many power plants are part of the SWP?

• 5

• 7

• 11

• 13