Paper 3 Oxfordshire Reservoir Flashcards
1
Q
what is an underground source of water also referred to as
A
an aquifer
2
Q
what are the positive social impacts of the reservoir
A
- a reservoir is more visually appealing than countryside covered in housing
- brings long term water security to the area (1 mill litres per day)
- the extra water helps manage challenges of seasonal precipitation and variations in demand
- reduces future risk from drought
- reservoir will be landscaped with wooded hills becoming a recreational/environmental facility
3
Q
what are the alternatives to the abingdon reservoir
A
- reducing water leakage
- building more desalination plants
- hosepipe bans control growing damnd and limited supply of water
- build more smaller reservoirs
4
Q
why does abingdon need a reservoir
A
- in 2020 without the reservoir oxford will have a shortfall of 1 mill litres of water per day
- average rainfall for the area is 737mm per year, much less than the national average
- 9 million ppl in 3.5 mill properties rely on the water
- number of ppl living in the area will grow by 100,000 per year
5
Q
what are the positive environmental impacts of the reservoir
A
- creation of new habitats/woodland
- more environmentally friendly than housing
6
Q
what are the positive economic impacts of the reservoir
A
- reservoir creates leisure opportunities ie fishing/sailing creating jobs and attracting tourists = money
- short term jobs in construction of reservoir
7
Q
what are the negative social impacts of the reservoir
A
- a B road will be relocated in Fig.2 (steventon to east Hanney) causing disruption for locals
- Fig.3: marcham will suffer bc construction
8
Q
what are the negative environmental impacts of the reservoir
A
- destroys natural habitats
- GARD says endangered species will be displaced (water voles, bats)
- GARD says reservoir will be visually instrusive
9
Q
what are the negative economic impacts of the reservoir
A
- loss of valuable farmland (orchard farm)
- a B road will be relocated in Fig.2 (steventon to east Hanney) locals may be late for work and lose their jobs
