The effects of flooding
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the effects of flooding.
Key learning points
- Flooding causes widespread problems globally.
- In Bangladesh, heavy rainfall and snowmelt water regularly cause flooding.
- Drinking water can become contaminated by sewage, which leads to widespread health problems.
- Flooding causes homelessness and displacement.
Keywords
Social effect - an effect on people or communities
Environmental effect - an effect on the environment
Economic effect - an effect on money or business
Short-term effects - effects during and immediately after an event
Long-term effects - effects that may last for a long time
Common misconception
Flooding only has negative effects.
Flooding is a natural process; it can have positive environmental effects, such as soil replenishment.
Teacher tip
Ask students to think about why the effects of flooding may be different in a high income and low income country.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the source of a river?
Q2.Which river process wears away rock?
Q3.What is deposition in a river?
Q4.In which part of the river are waterfalls usually found?
Q5.Which landform is created by deposition?
Q6.What happens to the river channel as it moves downstream?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a social effect of flooding?
Q2.What type of effect is the destruction of farmland?
Q3.Which of these describes a long-term effect of flooding?
Q4.Which of the following is true about the effects of flooding?
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