rutland water dam Flashcards
1
Q
when was it built
A
1970s
2
Q
reservoir size
A
12km2
3
Q
purpose
A
to provide east midlands with water- Peterborough
4
Q
economic effects
A
tourist attraction- boosted local economy e.g. boat trips
6km2 of land was folded- farmland lost
5
Q
social effects
A
recreational activities- sailing, cycling
jobs to maintain reservoir
schools use for educational visits
two villages demolished for resevoir
6
Q
environmental effects
A
SSSI habitat for hundreds of species of birds lots of habitats found around the reservoir-lagoons, marshes, mudflats ospreys- reintroduced to the reservoir habitats destroyed by floods
7
Q
sustainability
A
have to take out less than put in
