1.3. Water for Flood Control

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main purpose of a reservoir?

   Hint

   Think about water management during heavy rainfall.

2. 2.

   Name one challenge to flood control.

   Hint

   Consider what other demands there are on water resources.

3. 3.

   What role do reservoirs play in flood control?

   • a) Store excess water
   • b) Release all water immediately
   • c) Increase water flow
   • d) None of the above

   Hint

   Consider the opposite of flooding.

4. 4.

   True or False: Maintaining empty storage in reservoirs is crucial for effective flood control.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how flooding would be managed.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.