What is/are the basic purpose(s) of dams?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Storage of water in a large reservoir
- B. Generation of electricity
- C. Control of floods
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Dams can store water, generate hydroelectric power and regulate floods, although their actual functions depend on their design. Therefore all three listed purposes are valid.
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