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What is catchment yield?
Think about how much rainwater can be collected.
Name one benefit of narrow gorges for dam sites.
Consider the shape of a gorge.
What is the primary purpose of assessing catchment yield?
Focus on why we need water in reservoirs.
True or False: Geological stability is unimportant for dam safety.
Consider what could happen if the ground is unstable.
Given a potential dam site with a varied topography, outline how you would assess its suitability based on hydrological and geological factors.
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.
Consider how the community will be affected and what measures can ease transitions.
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