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A Question of Flooding

A Question of Flooding. Cause. Solution. Effect. Cause. Effect. Solution. People. Places. Places. Which of these would be more likely to cause flooding, and why?. Impermeable rock Permeable rock. Answer. Return. Which of these would be more likely to cause flooding, and why?.

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A Question of Flooding

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  1. A Question of Flooding

  2. Cause Solution Effect Cause Effect Solution People Places Places

  3. Which of these would be more likely to cause flooding, and why? • Impermeable rock • Permeable rock Answer Return

  4. Which of these would be more likely to cause flooding, and why? • Impermeable rock • The water can’t sink into the ground, so it sits on top Return

  5. What is the difference between primary effects and secondary effects? Answer Return

  6. What is the difference between primary effects and secondary effects? Give an example of each. Primary effects happen straight away – caused directly by the flood. Secondary effects happen weeks, or months later – caused indirectly by the flood. Return

  7. Describe a solution that would help to reduce flood effects in the UK Answer Return

  8. Describe a solution that would help to reduce flood effects in the UK • Identify areas at risk • Build flood defences • Monitor weather and rivers • Give flood warnings (radio and TV) • Alert emergency services Return

  9. Describe 2 ways in which deforestation (cutting down trees) can increase flooding Answer Return

  10. Describe 2 ways in which deforestation (cutting down trees) can increase flooding • If there are no leaves interception is reduced. • If there are no roots infiltration is reduced. • Less water will be absorbed out of the ground Return

  11. Give an effect that is more likely to occur in an MEDC, and an effect that is more likely to occur in an LEDC Answer Return

  12. Give an effect that is more likely to occur in an MEDC, and an effect that is more likely to occur in an LEDC MEDC Businesses closed Problems with electrics Car washed away Wait for insurance money LEDC Villages isolated for weeks House washed away People die of diseases People starve Return

  13. Describe a solution that would help to reduce flood effects in Bangladesh Answer Return

  14. Describe a solution that would help to reduce flood effects in Bangladesh • Build embankments • Build dams • Build flood shelters • Give flood warnings (sirens / loud speakers) • Provide emergency help • Provide after-care (clean water / medicines) Return

  15. Who is responsible for the rivers in England and Wales? Answer Return

  16. Who is responsible for the rivers in England and Wales? The Environment Agency – They monitor rainfall and rivers, predict areas at risk, issue flood warnings and give advice. Return

  17. What are the names of the rivers responsible for flooding York and Carlisle? Answer Return

  18. What are the names of the rivers responsible for flooding York and Carlisle? York – River Ouse Carlisle – River Eden Return

  19. What are the names of the 3 major rivers that flow through Bangladesh? Answer Return

  20. What are the names of the 3 major rivers that flow through Bangladesh? Ganges Meghna Brahmaputra Return

  21. Created by Nicola Allenby, Brinkburn Comprehensive School

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