Practice - Selection of Suitable Site
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Practice Questions
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What is catchment yield?
💡 Hint: Think about how much rainwater can be collected.
Name one benefit of narrow gorges for dam sites.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape of a gorge.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of assessing catchment yield?
💡 Hint: Focus on why we need water in reservoirs.
True or False: Geological stability is unimportant for dam safety.
💡 Hint: Consider what could happen if the ground is unstable.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a potential dam site with a varied topography, outline how you would assess its suitability based on hydrological and geological factors.
💡 Hint: What methods would you use to gather data on rainfall and soil composition?
Evaluate the potential social impacts of constructing a dam in a densely populated area and propose mitigation strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider how the community will be affected and what measures can ease transitions.
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