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The Murray, together with its major tributary the Darling River, are two significant rivers in the southeastern quadrant of Australia. Along with their numerous tributaries, form the Murray-Darling river system. This system feeds the Murray-Darling Basin, which covers 1 061 469 square kilometres, or about 14% of the Australian continent.
As a result, a very large part of Australia's most productive land relies on the Murray and Darling Rivers. The basin provides about 41% of the country's agriculture with water for crops such as cotton, rice and wheat. The problem is that rice and cotton require enormous amounts of water, and by redirecting the water for irrigiation, not only are cities and towns further downstream affected, but there is not enough freshwater flowing downstream to stop the increasing salinity problems of both rivers, particularly the Murray as it nears the coast.
Currently, the major problem facing the two main rivers and numerous tributaries of the Murray Darling basin is this rising salinity. This affects the vegetation and wildlife which are dependent on the Murray River. The water quality is severely depleted by the rising salinity, and this also results in land degradation. This is largely due to the extensive irrigation that has been carried out using the waters of the basin for many, many decades.
The introduction of the European carp has caused major problems for the Murray River. Whilst these fish are not dangerous to Australian wildlife, they are bottom-feeders and so muddy the waters of the river, as well as uprooting plants along the edges of the water and causing erosion of the riverbanks.
Of further environmental concerns to the Murray River, more so than the Darling, are man-made changes to the river. The locks, weirs and barrages which enable travel by watercraft up and down the river also change the natural flow of the river, and have therefore changed the ecosystem and environment of the river. Campers, holiday-makers in houseboats and others engaging in water sports, as well as land-developers, all have a detrimental effect on the Murray River.
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Does the Murray river have a nickname?
The Murray River's nickname is the Mighty Murray.
What is the load of the Murray-Darling River?
There is no such river as the Murray-Darling River. The Murray River and the Darling River are two separate, individual rivers.
On what river was the Murray Dam built?
on the Murray river
What is the river that joins the Murray River from the north?
The Darling River joins the Murray River from the north at the town of Wentworth. It is the major tributary of the Murray River.
Which is the major tributary of the Murray river?
Several rivers are tributaries of the Murray River in Australia.Tributaries of the Murray River include:MurrumbidgeeGoulburnCampaspeLoddonKiewaMitta MittaOvensMarneDarling
Which river does the Murray River meet at Wentworth?
The Darling River joins the Murray River at wentworth.
In what country is the Murray River located in?
There is no such river as the Murray-Darling River. The Murray River and the Darling River are two separate and distinct rivers in Australia, with their sources over 2000 km apart.
Is the Murray River in the United Kingdom?
No, Murray River is located in Australia.
Is Murray a hill?
no Murray is a river
What is the major river of each state in Australia?
South Australia = Murray River Victoria = Murray River New South Wales = Murray river Western Australia = swan river
What is another name for the Murray River?
The Murray River has no other name, except for its nickname of the Mighty Murray.
What are the abiotic factors of the Murray river?
The abiotic components of the Murray River are as followssoilrockssanddirtmudwaterairetc.
