18.3.3. Economic Implications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is evaporation?

   Hint

   Think about how puddles disappear on a sunny day.

2. 2.

   Name one consequence of increased evaporation from reservoirs.

   Hint

   Consider who relies on the water the most.

3. 3.

   What is the primary economic implication of reservoir evaporation?

   • Increased water availability
   • Higher project costs
   • Improved water quality

   Hint

   Think about how less water affects the size of reservoirs needed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Reservoir evaporation may require planners to design larger reservoirs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What would happen if more water is lost?

5. 5.

   If a reservoir loses 1.5 m of water annually due to evaporation, analyze how this might affect the economic returns for a surrounding farming community.

   Hint

   Consider how less water impacts crops and what that means for farmer income.

6. 6.

   Design a proposal to finance a new reservoir project that takes into account evaporation losses and the need for a larger structure.

   Hint

   Think about modern methods to address evaporation, like solar panels or cover systems.