10th Class Social Science Water Resources Question Bank 10th CBSE Social Science Water Resources

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      What is a dam? What types of dams are built?

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                      A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment. Dams are classified according to their structure, intended purpose or height. On the basis of structure and material used dams are classified as: (i) Timber dams (ii) Embankment dams or masonry dams. According to their height dams can be categoried as: (i) Large dams or major dams (ii) Low dams (iii) Medium height dams (iv) High dams


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