1. Introduction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of a reservoir?

   Hint

   Think about daily activities that require water.

2. 2.

   Define evaporation in your own words.

   Hint

   Consider how puddles dry up in the sun.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is a primary function of a reservoir?

   • Irrigation
   • Flood control
   • Hydroelectric power
   • All of the above

   Hint

   Think about all the uses of stored water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Evaporation from reservoirs only affects drinking water availability.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider other uses of water.

5. 5.

   Given a reservoir with a surface area of 100 hectares and a high-temperature environment, calculate the estimated evaporation loss over one year if the estimated evaporation rate is 2.0 m/year.

   Hint

   Ensure to convert hectares to square meters for accuracy.

6. 6.

   Discuss the practical implications of adopting floating covers to reduce evaporation in reservoirs. What are advantages and potential setbacks?

   Hint

   Consider the balance between benefits and challenges in implementation.