Part 1: Water Water is stored in “reservoirs” –Oceans –Lakes –Rivers –Atmosphere –biosphere.
Reservoirs, aquifers and rivers LO: to explain how these supply water at a local level.
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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
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).
Reservoir questionsKielder 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?•
Aquifers
Aquifers in India
• Watch the following 2 videos about the aquifers in India…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1QsCa7RmmUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeRK3PgfaSQ• Who collects water from these?• How do they collect this water?• What issues are there?
Aquifers.
Read student book p. 140, then complete a copy and complete the diagram
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.
Plenary:
• Summarize what you have learnt today in 5 key bullet points