Explain How The Effects Of River Flooding Are Reduced

Question 1

Name two ways in which river flooding is reduced

Answer 1

• The environment agency

- House design (Bangladesh)

Question 2

What does the environment agency do to reduce the effects of river flooding?

Answer 2

• Provide warning codes to inform people
• A flood rise map is posted on their website
• People can call floodline for information

Question 3

How does the environment agency’s work help protect people?

Answer 3

Allows people to evacuate in time which saves lives and gives people time to move valuables upstairs which reduces economic costs

Question 4

How does the house design in Bangladesh help reduce the effects of flooding?

Answer 4

Houses can move up and down on stilts

Question 5

How does the housing design in Bangladesh match the peoples needs?

Answer 5

The stilts are made of recycled plastic water bottles which means they are cheap and sustainable for the locals