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Is that true lakes that store water for human use are called dams?
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∙ 11y ago
No, dams are man made barriers constructed to stop the flow of water. Very often these are across rivers in order to create a lake for drinking water called a reservoir (UK). Dams are often used to create electricity via hydro-electric turbines and generators.
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∙ 11y ago
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What is a human-made lake that is used to store water?
a reservoir is a human made thingy.=I .._
What is a human made lake that is used to store water called?
These lakes are generally called reservoirs, but it depends on the country. Such a lake is commonly known as either a reservoir or a dam in Australia.
What is salt water lakes called?
What a salt water lakes is called an ocean
In which way do dam manage water resource?
The lakes created store water.
Are pond and lakes called estuaries?
No, ponds and lakes are standing-water ecosystems.
Water collecting in lakes and rivers is called?
accumulation
Why aren't great lakes considered to be seas?
Because they are fresh water lakes. If they were salt water, they would be called seas.
What are rivers lakes and gulfs called?
they are all called water ways
Most of the water found in lakes is called what?
With only the rarest exception (like the Great Salt Lake), most water in lakes is fresh water.
What is the water from rain snow and lakes that seep into the ground called?
The water that seeps into the ground after it precipitates is called ground water.
What are some Landlocked body of water called?
Closed lakes.
Water that is found in lakes rivers and streams is called?
Eutrophication?
