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Water Storage: Aquifers, Dams, and Reservoirs

Where does drinking water come from?

What freshwater systems do we have access to in Memphis?

What are 3 things you notice about this picture?

How do you think water is accessed in this system?

Is this an infinite (forever) source of water? Explain your answer.

Identify 2 concerns that may arise from using water from an aquifer system.

Analysis Questions

Responses

Drinking water from this source is probably safe because...

It is safe because it is fresh water source.

We get most of our water from this source because...

If we couldn’t use water from here, we would have to...

Video: Dams

Define the word dam.

List 5 benefits of a dam.

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Based on the short video, what are 3 problems that may be associated with dams.

Research HomeWork

Research dams both domestic (America) and abroad (outside the US) and determine the quality of these dams.

Name of Dam:

Name of Dam:

Location (US):

Location (Abroad):

Image:

Image:

Advantages

Disadvantages

Advantages

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