1. Hard and Soft Engineering
Pop quiz

2. Match the following descriptions to the technique
The channel course of the river can also be altered, diverting floodwaters away from settlements
Trees are planted in the catchment area of the river to intercept the rainfall and slow down the flow of water to the river
The river is allowed to flood naturally in wasteland areas, to prevent flooding in other areas, for example, near settlements
Flood channels, afforestation, washlands

3. Disadvantages of Flood Walls? Advantages of Embankments?
What are/is the....
Disadvantages of Flood Walls?
Advantages of Embankments?
A description/definition of Storage Areas
1: Have to be assembled very well so water doesnt get thru joints 2: Can be used as a path, effective at stopping erosion, provide habitat for plants/animals

4. Hard or Soft Engineering
State whether the following are an example of Hard or Soft engineering Warning Systems Dams Channelisation Floodplain zoning
Soft, hard, hard, soft

5. What Techniques are associated with the following advantages/disadvantages
Soil erosion is avoided as trees prevent rapid run off after heavy rain fall
Easily and quickly erected in pre-constructed sections
Can be used for water sports
Settlements and agricultural land may be lost when the river valley is flooded to form a reservoir
The sirens could be vandalised, so they are tested annually
Only come into use when the river has flooded
Afforestatation, flood walls, flood relief channels, dams, warning systems, storage areas