Doncaster case study Flashcards
What year did the floods in Doncaster occur?
2019
True or False: The floods in Doncaster were caused by heavy rainfall.
True
Fill in the blank: The floods in Doncaster primarily affected the __________ area.
urban
What was one major impact of the floods on local infrastructure?
Damage to roads and public transport systems.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a response to the floods in Doncaster? A) Building more roads B) Improving drainage systems C) Reducing green spaces
B) Improving drainage systems
Short answer: Name one community service that was disrupted by the floods.
Emergency services or schools.
What river contributed to the flooding in Doncaster?
The River Don.
True or False: The floods in Doncaster resulted in the evacuation of residents.
True
Fill in the blank: The floods caused significant __________ to homes and businesses.
damage
Multiple choice: What was a long-term effect of the floods? A) Increased property values B) Community rebuilding efforts C) Decreased rainfall
B) Community rebuilding efforts
Short answer: What type of emergency response was initiated during the floods?
Rescue operations.
What governmental body is responsible for flood risk management in the UK?
The Environment Agency.
True or False: The floods in Doncaster were the first floods in the area.
False
Fill in the blank: Flood alerts were issued to inform residents of __________ conditions.
dangerous
Multiple choice: What was one factor that exacerbated the flooding? A) Deforestation B) Urban development C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B