Doncaster case study Flashcards

1
Q

What year did the floods in Doncaster occur?

A

2019

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2
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True or False: The floods in Doncaster were caused by heavy rainfall.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The floods in Doncaster primarily affected the __________ area.

A

urban

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4
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What was one major impact of the floods on local infrastructure?

A

Damage to roads and public transport systems.

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5
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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

A

B) Improving drainage systems

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6
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Short answer: Name one community service that was disrupted by the floods.

A

Emergency services or schools.

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7
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What river contributed to the flooding in Doncaster?

A

The River Don.

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8
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True or False: The floods in Doncaster resulted in the evacuation of residents.

A

True

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9
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Fill in the blank: The floods caused significant __________ to homes and businesses.

A

damage

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10
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Multiple choice: What was a long-term effect of the floods? A) Increased property values B) Community rebuilding efforts C) Decreased rainfall

A

B) Community rebuilding efforts

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11
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Short answer: What type of emergency response was initiated during the floods?

A

Rescue operations.

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12
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What governmental body is responsible for flood risk management in the UK?

A

The Environment Agency.

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13
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True or False: The floods in Doncaster were the first floods in the area.

A

False

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14
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Fill in the blank: Flood alerts were issued to inform residents of __________ conditions.

A

dangerous

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15
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Multiple choice: What was one factor that exacerbated the flooding? A) Deforestation B) Urban development C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

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