Practice - Water for Flood Control
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of a reservoir?
💡 Hint: Think about water management during heavy rainfall.
Name one challenge to flood control.
💡 Hint: Consider what other demands there are on water resources.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What role do reservoirs play in flood control?
💡 Hint: Consider the opposite of flooding.
True or False: Maintaining empty storage in reservoirs is crucial for effective flood control.
💡 Hint: Think about how flooding would be managed.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a region's projected increase in rainfall, how might this change the way reservoirs are managed?
💡 Hint: Consider the change in precipitation and demand on water resources.
Evaluate the potential risks of allowing a reservoir to maintain a high level for agricultural irrigation during the rainy season.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance of water needs and the adverse effects of flooding.
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