I WONDER - What Is A Reservoir?

What is another name for manmade lakes?

• Oceans

• Reservoirs

• Ponds

• Rivers

How are some manmade lakes created?

• By digging basins or blocking rivers

• By planting trees

• By evaporating water

• By melting glaciers

What is one of the main uses of reservoirs?

• To provide drinking water

• To support marine life

• To generate hydroelectric power

• To increase rainfall

How do reservoirs help in flood control?

• By absorbing excess water

• By diverting water to oceans

• By evaporating water quickly

• By controlling water flow in and out

Which is the largest artificial reservoir in the world?

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Volta

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Superior