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Heavy Rain Raises Reservoir Water

In this lesson: Identify the measured change and the storms’ effects.

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Read the story

NASA’s November 11 report shows Navajo Reservoir after heavy rain. Its water level rose nearly 18 metres between September 20 and November 7.

The storms helped ease short-term drought in the region. They also flooded streets and damaged homes and other property.

Source: NASA Earth Observatory, 2026-11-11. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/water-surges-into-navajo-reservoir/

Read and practise

1. How much did the reservoir rise?

   1. Nearly 18 centimetres
   2. Nearly 18 metres
   3. Exactly 20 metres

2. What damage did the storms cause?

   1. Flooded streets and damaged property
   2. Only damage to satellites
   3. Damage only outside the region

Your turn

Describe one benefit and one harm.

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