Dams, Reservoirs and Irrigation

In the picture

1. 1Snow-covered mountain peaks feeding a river
2. 2River flowing down toward a dam
3. 3Concrete dam wall holding a blue reservoir
4. 4Irrigation canal crossing bright green fields
5. 5Dry cracked land with sparse shrubs

Examples

• A rooftop tank stores rainwater for a household.
• A garden hose carries water from a tap to vegetable beds.

Quiz: Dams, Reservoirs and Irrigation (Age 15)

1. 1

   According to the card, what do dams do with water?

   • they store it in reservoirs so it can be released when needed
   • they make freshwater distribution equal everywhere
   • they make it flow directly to fields without canals
2. 2

   What is the role of canals and pipes?

   • create dry cracked land
   • move water from sources to farms and towns
   • store water in reservoirs for later release
3. 3

   What does the card say about freshwater distribution?

   • it is uneven: some places have snow, rivers and reservoirs, while others are dry
   • it is found only where irrigation canals are built
   • it is the same in all places

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This quiz is free there while the lesson is in the free week.