Question

People build a dam to create a reservoir that supplies water a nearby city needs. Describe two ways this action will likely affect the water cycle in the local environment.

Answer 1

Due to damming the water it will not flow as fast and since it wont flow as fast it will cause the water level to rise.

Answer 2

Explanation: When a dam is built to create a reservoir, some impacts on water cycle would be like:-

• Rate of vaporization will increase in the local area.
• Speed of flow of water slows down, so percolation of water in the soil will increase.
• Water storage in the reservoir will improve agriculture in the local area.
• Vegetation at the construction site will affect in negative way.