A new reservoir will be built to store water for use during the dry season and will provide hydroelectric power. What is a potential problem associated with building a new reservoir?
a. The level of the water table downstream from the dam will increase from over saturation and may cause flooding during the wet season.
b. Altering a river's flow changes the movement of sediments and can cause significant erosion downstream from the dam.
c. The reduced water flow in the river will cause groundwater to be pulled from nearby aquifers.