Water Cycle Test Prep (Lab) Station 1 Lake Mead

What is a reservoir primarily used for?

• Providing a continuous source of water

• Growing crops

• Building houses

• Mining minerals

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Which river basin is a significant water source for several states in the United States?

• Mississippi River Basin

• Colorado River Basin

• Amazon River Basin

• Nile River Basin

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What is one of the uses of reservoirs besides providing water?

• Producing electricity

• Fishing

• Swimming

• Hiking

Where is Lake Mead located?

• California and Nevada

• Arizona and Nevada

• Utah and Colorado

• New Mexico and Arizona

How many states does Lake Mead supply water to?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

For how many years have water levels been trending downward in Lake Mead?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 22 years

• 30 years

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What is one reason for the decline in water levels in Lake Mead?

• Increased rainfall

• Worst drought in 100 years

• More dams being built

• Decreased population

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What is the largest reservoir in the United States?

• Lake Powell

• Lake Mead

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Havasu

What is the purpose of building dams and reservoirs?

• To provide greater access to water

• To create recreational areas

• To increase fish population

• To reduce pollution

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Which states are part of the Colorado River Basin?

• Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, New Mexico

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming