Dams (Kielder, UK) Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it?
A
Northumberland, North East England
2
Q
When was it opened?
A
1982
3
Q
It is surrounded by Kielder Forest, the….
A
largest man-made woodland in Europe.
4
Q
How much did it cost to build?
A
£167 million
5
Q
A by-product of the release of water into the river is….
A
Electricity generation
6
Q
It can provide up to….
A
909 million litres a day.
7
Q
It is capable of holding….
A
200 billion litres of water
8
Q
The shoreline is….
A
27 miles long
9
Q
It is _____ at its deepest point.
A
170 feet
10
Q
Water releases are used to….
A
Encourage migratory salmon and sea trout to move up river to spawn
11
Q
It has helped the local community by….
A
Providing jobs
Bringing in tourists
