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go.lag

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on: Jul 21, 2018
How does a reservoir reduce flooding hazard?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Water reservoirs constructed by humans consist of what two basic types? Briefly describe each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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dreamfighter72

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

It captures excess runoff in times of heavy rainfall or snow melt and stores it for later use or for gradual release.

Answer to Question 2

Impoundment reservoirs use dams to hold water in a natural valley.
 Excavation reservoirs involve removing soil from a relatively level area.
 Both types are often combined in the same reservoir.



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Excellent

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