2.9.3. Reservoir Construction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a reservoir?

   Hint

   Think about what purpose reservoirs serve.

2. 2.

   Name one purpose for building a reservoir.

   Hint

   Consider human needs.

3. 3.

   What is one of the main purposes of constructing reservoirs?

   • Flood Prevention
   • Air Quality
   • Soil Fertility

   Hint

   Think about why communities build big structures to hold water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Reservoirs can increase evaporation losses.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how water can evaporate.

5. 5.

   Consider a community that relies heavily on a river that is now dammed. Analyze the potential social and ecological consequences.

   Hint

   Assess both human and ecological perspectives.

6. 6.

   Design a hypothetical reservoir project. Explain how you would account for environmental impacts while prioritizing human needs.

   Hint

   Consider balancing ecological health with community needs.