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Reservoir

earth science Maturity 7-9

A reservoir is a big lake. We build a wall to hold water. This water helps us all. It can make power for homes. It can help plants grow. Do you like to swim in lakes?

Chatuge Reservoir in Clay County, North Carolina.jpg
Chatuge Reservoir in Clay County, North Carolina.jpg

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Artificial reservoir in Argos.jpg
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Lakevyrnwysummer.jpg
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East Branch Reservoir.jpg
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Cherokee Lake view from Panther Creek...
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Plover Cove Reservoir form a plane.JPG
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Hydroelectric dam.svg
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Bankstownreservoir.jpg
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KupferbachStauseeAachen.jpg
File:Chatuge Reservoir in Clay County, North Carolina.jpg
Chatuge Reservoir in Clay County, North...

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