Flooding Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the conditions needed to create flood event.
A
STRONG RAINFALL is needed and very SATURATED GROUND is needed.
2
Q
Describe the different types of floods, and how they form.
A
SLOW ONSET: Takes while to develop, example is MONSOON SEASON.
SEASONAL FLOODING: Happens during SPECIFIC or SEASONAL TIMES of year.
FLASH FLOODS: Happens RAPIDLY and UNUSUAL.
3
Q
Explain how we might try to control flooding.
A
Building different INFRASTRUCTURES to prevent flooding.
4
Q
How do we evaluate flood hazards? Describe how a hazard map might be created.
A
FLOOD RISKS are calculated to prevent flood hazards.
5
Q
Explain how risk might be reduced, or resilience increased, in a community.
A
Making FLOOD HAZARD MAPS and collecting DATA.
