Flooding impacts and solutions
I can explain the short and long term impacts of flooding and describe ways that flooding can be reduced.
Flooding impacts and solutions
I can explain the short and long term impacts of flooding and describe ways that flooding can be reduced.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- River flooding can cause short-term and long-term problems.
- Digital maps can be used to show areas at risk from flooding.
- The impacts of flooding can be reduced by warning people in advance.
- The risks of river flooding can be reduced by building embankments and planting trees.
Keywords
Digital map - Maps that can be viewed on a computer.
Embankment - Embankments are where the sides of the river are raised to stop water escaping.
Drainage basin - A drainage basin is the area drained by a river and its tributaries.
Evaporation - Evaporation is where liquid heats up and turns into a gas.
Common misconception
Flooding only causes bad impacts.
In some parts of the world flooding can bring sediment to the soil which helps crops grow.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
problems or benefits caused by an event
issues during and immediately after the flood
issues that may last for a long time after the flood
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