Dams and Reservoirs

Question 1

What is an ‘Reservoir’?

Answer 1

• An artificial lake created as part of a water supply system

Question 2

Describe how reservoirs are made

Answer 2

• By building a dam across a valley and allowing it to flood

Question 3

Describe what the water in the reservoir can be used for

Answer 3

• The water stored behind the dam can then be used to supply to local towns and cities