2.9.3 - Reservoir Construction
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What is a reservoir?
💡 Hint: Think about what purpose reservoirs serve.
Name one purpose for building a reservoir.
💡 Hint: Consider human needs.
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What is one of the main purposes of constructing reservoirs?
💡 Hint: Think about why communities build big structures to hold water.
True or False: Reservoirs can increase evaporation losses.
💡 Hint: Consider how water can evaporate.
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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.
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.
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