18.1.2.2 - Reservoir Characteristics
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Practice Questions
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Name a climatic factor that affects reservoir evaporation.
💡 Hint: Think about what heats the water.
What does a larger surface area of a reservoir do to evaporation?
💡 Hint: More area means more exposure to air.
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Which factor does NOT influence reservoir evaporation?
💡 Hint: Focus on the main climatic and physical traits.
True or False: Larger reservoirs have lower evaporation rates.
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of surface area.
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Consider a reservoir that experiences seasonal temperature fluctuations. How would this affect evaporation rates throughout the year?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between temperature and energy.
You are tasked with designing a new reservoir in a region with minimal vegetation. Discuss how you would mitigate evaporation losses.
💡 Hint: Consider both engineering and environmental strategies.
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