Reservoir site selection

What key word of reservoir site selection is described by the following: a narrow exit from a large deep basin so that a relatively small dam can hold a huge amount of word

Which is the best geology for reservoir site selection

• rock is permeable and strong

• rock is permeable and weak

• rock is impermeable and strong

• rock is impermeable and weak.

Does the catchment area need to be close to the reservoir

• yes

• no

water supply to the reservoir should be the following

• irregular and small in volume with cold climate

• regular and small in volume with a dry climate

• irregular and large in volume with a hot climate

• regular and large in volume with a cold climate

what is the main risk of pollution to a reservoir

• sewage

• manure

• agriculture pesticides and pollutants from industry

what type of pollutant may release methane to contribute to global climate change

• dead vegetation decaying

• sewage

• manure

• agricultural pesticides

what things should you consider with regards to infrastructure of a reservoir

• needs builders, access routes and machinery

• existing land conflicts may arise

• pollutant risks

what type of analysis should be considered when looking into existing land use and land conflicts

Give an example of how to alleviate problems with reservoirs with regard to fish migration

Which is the largest reservoir?

• groundwater

• surface water

• ocean

• ice caps and glaciers