Lake Norman

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lake-norman

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Lake Norman?Approximately 32,510 acres (131.6 km²)
2. How long is Lake Norman?Over 750 miles
3. When was Lake Norman built?Construction completed in 1964
4. What is the location?Iredell County, North Carolina, situated approximately 15 miles north of Charlotte
5. What is the primary operator?Duke Energy

Anthropogenic Geography: The study of how human activities have shaped the Earth's surface and landscapes.
Hydroelectric Power Generation: The process of producing electricity from the energy of moving water, typically using dams.
Reservoir Management: The practice of controlling and utilizing the water stored in an artificial lake for various purposes.
Ecological Impact: The effect of human activities or natural events on the environment and living organisms.