Building Dams Studies Weekly 5th

a lake that is created when humans build a dam

• irrigation

• turbine

• dam

• reservoir

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a barrier that stops or restricts water flow

• dam

• turbine

• hydroelectricity

• irrigation

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an engine that turns movement into electricity

• irrigation

• turbine

• reservoir

• dam

a system that supplies water to crops to help them grow

• dam

• reservoir

• dam

• irrigation

hydro + electric

• hydrosphere

• hydroelectric

• hydroturbine

• hyrdroplane

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What is the difference between a lake and a reservoir?

• lakes are filled with salt water

• reservoirs are made by humans

• lakes are created by beavers

• reservoirs appear only in deserts

What force makes hydro electricity possible?

• gravity

• spring

• tension

• thrust

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What is a useful side effect of building a dam?

• it collect pollution

• it prevents landslides

• it provides recreational areas

• it creates habitats for animals

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Why does a dam need a strong foundation?

• to stop the river from flooding

• to generate electricity from falling water

• to hold the weight of the water

• to prevent animals fro digging underneath

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Which dam is on the border between Nevada and Arizona?

• Bratsk Dam

• Three Gorges Dam

• Hoover Dam

• Glen Canyon Dam