A Question of Flooding

Cause Effect Cause Effect Solution People Places

Which of these would be more likely to cause flooding, and why? a)Impermeable rock b)Permeable rock Answer Return

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

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

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

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

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

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

Describe 2 ways in which deforestation (cutting down trees) can increase flooding Return 1.If there are no leaves interception is reduced. 2.If there are no roots infiltration is reduced. 3.Less water will be absorbed out of the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Created by Nicola Allenby, Brinkburn Comprehensive School