Hollywood Reservoir

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Hollywood Reservoir?Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
2. What is the location?Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles, California, USA
3. What is the year of dam construction?1924
4. How was the Hollywood Reservoir built?The Mulholland Dam was built in 1924 by the Bureau of Water Works and Supply to create the reservoir.
5. Why does the Hollywood Reservoir matter for Los Angeles?It holds water from winter rains so the city has enough supply, especially during hot, dry summers.

Urban Infrastructure: The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a city.
Water Management: The activity of planning, developing, distributing, and managing the optimum use of water resources.
Cultural Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in a culture to represent ideas or concepts.