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1
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When was Rutland Water built?

A

The 1970s

2
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What area does the reservoir cover?

A

12km2

3
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Which rivers fill the reservoir?

A

The Welland and the Neen

4
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Why was Rutland water built?

A

To supply the East Midlands with enough water for its growing population

5
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What are areas around the reservoir also used for?

A

Nature reserves and recreation

6
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What is an economic advantage of Rutland Water?

A

The reservoir boosts the local economy, it’s a popular tourist attraction because of the wildlife and recreation facilities

7
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What is an economic disadvantage of Rutland Water?

A

Around 6km2 of land was flooded to create the reservoir. This included farmland so many farmers lost their livelihoods

8
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What is a social advantage to do with jobs?

A

Many jobs have been created to build and maintain the reservoir, and to run the nature reserve and recreational activities

9
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What is a social advantage of the reservoir to do with the activities it provides?

A

Many recreational activities take place, including sailing, windsurfing, birdwatching and cycling

10
Q

What is a social disadvantage?

A

Two villages were demolished to make way for the reservoir

11
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Rutland Water is a Site of…

A

…Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

12
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What sort of animals does the reservoir provide a migration habitat for?

A

Hundreds of species of birds, and waterfowl, who come over the winter

13
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What variety of habitats does the reservoir provide?

A

Marshes, mudflats and lagoons

14
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What is an environmental disadvantage of the reservoir?

A

A large area of land was flooded, so many habitats were destroyed.

15
Q

Rutland water has to be managed…

A

…Sustainably

16
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What is meant by a sustainable water supply?

A

People should be able to get all the water they need today without stopping people in the future from having enough water

17
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How can the reservoir be kept sustainable?

A

People can only take out as much water as is replaced by the river that supply it.