Central Valley Project Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Central Valley Project (CVP)?

• Urban development

• Water supply for agriculture

• Recreational facilities

• Mining operations

The Central Valley Project is operated by which U.S. government agency?

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

How many dams and reservoirs are included in the CVP system?

• 5

• 15

• 20

• 25

What year did construction on the Central Valley Project begin?

• 1928

• 1937

• 1945

• 1952

Which river is the main water source for the CVP?

• Colorado River

• Sacramento River

• San Joaquin River

• Feather River

What is the total water storage capacity of the CVP reservoirs?

• 3 million acre-feet

• 11 million acre-feet

• 16 million acre-feet

• 20 million acre-feet

How many acres of farmland does the CVP serve?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

Which of the following is **NOT** a benefit provided by the CVP?

• Flood control

• Water quality improvement

• Renewable energy generation

• Mineral extraction

How much electricity does the CVP generate annually?

• 1 million kilowatt-hours

• 4.5 billion kilowatt-hours

• 6 billion kilowatt-hours

• 9 billion kilowatt-hours

The Central Valley Project serves which sectors of California’s population?

• Only agriculture

• Only urban areas

• Both agricultural and urban areas

• Only environmental restoration projects