15.12.2 - Reservoirs and Dams
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Practice Questions
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What is a reservoir?
💡 Hint: Think about uses like drinking water or irrigation.
Name one purpose of a dam.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in preventing floods.
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What is the main purpose of a reservoir?
💡 Hint: Think of the various uses of stored water.
True or False: Dams can only be used for hydroelectric power generation.
💡 Hint: Recall other functions of dams besides power generation.
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Considering climate change, how should the design of new reservoirs take into account changing precipitation patterns?
💡 Hint: Consider how climate predictions might affect water availability.
Evaluate the ecological impacts of constructing large dams. What are some potential negative effects?
💡 Hint: Think about how ecosystems function before and after dam construction.
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