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Reservoirs, aquifers and rivers

Reservoirs, aquifers and rivers. LO: to explain how these supply water at a local level. Water issues in the UK…. Using only evidence from figure 1 explain why the UK may have water issues. Figure 1. Can you think of any other reasons?. Key word. Kielder Reservoir Facts.

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Reservoirs, aquifers and rivers

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  1. Reservoirs, aquifers and rivers LO: to explain how these supply water at a local level

  2. Water issues in the UK….

  3. Using only evidence from figure 1 explain why the UK may have water issues Figure 1

  4. Can you think of any other reasons?

  5. Key word

  6. Kielder Reservoir Facts Constructed - 1975-1981 Length - about 7 miles. Area - 10 sq kilometres. Capacity - 200 million cubic metres. Cost - £167m. Position: 1m east of Kielder or 1m west of Falstone, Northumberland. Grid Ref: NY 706 871 (dam at east end of reservoir).

  7. Reservoir questions Kielder Water. Study student book p. 139. Then answer the questions below. How are reservoirs created? What is the capacity of Kielder Water? When was the dam built? How long did the reservoir take to fill? Name three main towns served by Kielder Water. Why do tourists come to Kielder Water?

  8. Aquifers

  9. Aquifers in India • Watch the following 2 videos about the aquifers in India… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1QsCa7RmmU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeRK3PgfaSQ • Who collects water from these? • How do they collect this water? • What issues are there?

  10. Aquifers. Read student book p. 140, then complete a copy and complete the diagram

  11. Rivers Read student book pp. 140–141, then complete a copy of the diagram below by adding your notes to answer the questions or in response to the prompts.

  12. Plenary: • Summarize what you have learnt today in 5 key bullet points

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