Practice Reservoirs And Dams (15.12.2) - Rainfall Data in India - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
What is a reservoir?
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Think about uses like drinking water or irrigation.
Question 2.
Name one purpose of a dam.
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Consider its role in preventing floods.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of a reservoir?
- To generate electricity
- To store water
- To prevent erosion
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Think of the various uses of stored water.
4Question 4.
True or False: Dams can only be used for hydroelectric power generation.
- True
- False
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Recall other functions of dams besides power generation.
Question 5.
Considering climate change, how should the design of new reservoirs take into account changing precipitation patterns?
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Consider how climate predictions might affect water availability.
Question 6.
Evaluate the ecological impacts of constructing large dams. What are some potential negative effects?
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Think about how ecosystems function before and after dam construction.

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