Explain The Management Of A River

Question 1

Explain the management of a river you have studied - what place is this?

Answer 1

The River Greta, Keswick

Question 2

How has building design in Keswick reduced the effects of flooding?

Answer 2

• Waterproof doors keep water out

- Plug sockets higher up walls to prevent any electrocutions

Question 3

Which buildings specifically have been fitted with flood equipment?

Answer 3

The houses along High Hill Road

Question 4

How do early warning systems reduce the effects of flooding?

Answer 4

Locals can sign up and they receive texts and emails when the river gets to a certain height so they can protect housing/valuables

Question 5

At how many points in the river measured in Keswick?

Answer 5

3 points including under Greta bridge

Question 6

Where is the flood wall in Keswick?

Answer 6

At the junction if High Hill road and Crosswaithe Road

Question 7

How big is the flood wall in Keswick?

Answer 7

Around 100m long and reaches a maximum point of 2.2m high

Question 8

What is the flood wall made out if in Keswick?

Answer 8

Local stone and partly glass panels