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What holds back water for hydroelectric power?
a dam A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, the resulting reservoir being used in the generation of electricity
What is the definition of dam?
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, the resulting reservoir being used in the generation of electricity or as a water supply.
Why is a barrier island a poor location to live?
The draw back to living on a barrier island is they are prone to flooding, especially in inclement weather.
What is the difference between a dam and a levee?
Dam- a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level. used for electricity or water supply. Levee- a structure designed to prevent or control a flood
What does diked mean?
DikeNoun1. Offensive terms for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine.2. A barrier constructed to contain the flow or water or to keep out the sea.Verb1. Enclose with a dike; "dike the land to protect it from water".
What is a barrier built to hold back water in parts of a river?
Levee
How does the Thames Barrier work?
it opens to let water throught then closes o blok water out from London
What is the difference between a dike and a levee?
A levee is an embankment along a stream that protects land from flooding. Levees can be natural or constructed. A dike is much the same, a protective wall, often to hold back the sea.
Is dam a proper noun?
Yes, a "dam" is a barrier that holds back water, a real thing.
What is the 1 word to describe a barrier built to hold back the water?
Berm, embankment, or dam will suffice.
Why leeves can increase the destruction caused by flooding?
They increase the flooding because leaves are meant to hold water back. For example think of the Hoover Dam which is almost like a levy. Behind it is a huge lake. If the dam wasn't there the water would be no where near the height that it's currently at. If the Hoover Dam broke it would cause flooding for hundreds of miles. This is why levees increase the destruction caused by flooding. There is more water then what there would be if the levee wasn't there..
What is a 5 letter word that holds water back from flooding low lying areas during storms?
dikes or levees
