Question

Analyse how does a man-made lake help a river to regulate its flow?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Man-made lakes help a river to regulate its flow in the following manner:

(i)   Man-made lakes are generally created by

construction of dams.

(ii) The reservoirs thus created help to control

the flow of the rivers.

(iii)  It helps in regulating the flow of water to be released to downstream

regions as per the requirement.

(iv) In this manner it also helps in the prevention of flooding.