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What do you understand by the term dam

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Answered by aqibkincsem
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Dam is a wall that is built on the rivers to restrict the flow of the water.


it helps in suppressing floods and providing water for irrigation, human consumption and industrial use etc.


it is also used in equal division of the stored water. The  main purpose of the dam is retaining water.

Answered by steffis
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Dam is basically known as the barrier which will not allowed or stops the flowing of water or other undergoing streams.

Explanation:

  • In the process, reservoirs are created which collects loads of water which is done with the help of dam.
  • The process is very helpful for purposes such as irrigation, water supply for human’s for daily use, for aquaculture and activity such as navigability.
  • Hydro-power is a big example which are operated with dams to generate electricity.

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