Explain How The Effects Of Coastal Flooding Are Reduced Flashcards
1
Q
What do the Environment Agency and the Met Office do?
A
Predicts and forecasts when flooding may occur
2
Q
How can prediction help reduce the effects of coastal flooding?
A
- Allows people to prepare
- Allows people to move valuables upstairs if a floods going to occur
- Give information on how to prepare for a flood
3
Q
London…
A
The Thames Barrier
4
Q
Bangladesh…
A
House design
5
Q
The Thames Barrier in London is made from how many steel gates?
A
10
6
Q
How much should the Thames Barrier save in damage?
A
£250 billion
7
Q
House design in Bangladesh are built on what?
A
They’re built on bamboo stilts so the houses can move up and down
8
Q
Why is the housing design in Bangladesh suitable for the locals?
A
Because the stilts are made from recycled plastic water bottles so they are cheap to buy and simple to make
