Question

What are artificial lakes created by humans called?

1. Artificial lakes created by humans, both small and large, are referred to as Reservoirs or Impoundments.
2. Impoundments are exclusively natural formations.
3. Reservoirs are only built for water supply purposes.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 2, 3
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• Lakes created by man artificially (both small and large) are called Reservoirs or Impoundments

• Impoundments have been built to fulfil specific requirements and they are hydroelectric power generation, fisheries, water supply, irrigation, industries, recreation, control of floods, etc.