Flooding can ruin entire cities as they destroy homes, buildings, roads, and farmland. The effects of floods are dangerous and costly. Think of the ways cities prepare for floods in efforts to reduce damage. Which of these statements describes how reservoirs help reduce flood damages?

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A They are long walls built along bodies of water that contain rising waters.They are long walls built along bodies of water that contain rising waters.
B They are large storage spaces used to hold and regulate the flow of floodwater.
They are large storage spaces used to hold and regulate the flow of floodwater.
C They are large barriers constructed along waterways designed to control water levels.They are large barriers constructed along waterways designed to control water levels.
D They are paths of land next to rivers that must remain clear to allow floodwater to pass.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes how reservoirs help reduce flood damages is:

B They are large storage spaces used to hold and regulate the flow of floodwater.

Reservoirs can capture excess rainwater and snowmelt, allowing for controlled release of water, thereby reducing the risk of flooding downstream.