Flooding Flashcards
1
Q
What is a flood
A
When a river overflows its banks and spreads onto the land
2
Q
What are physical causes of floods
A
Heavy rainfall
Saturated soil
Snow
Steep slopes
3
Q
What are human causes of floods
A
Deforestation
Urbanisation
Intercepted
4
Q
What are effects of floods
A
Lots of damage
Crops ruined
farm animals drown
Engines wrecked
5
Q
What can you do to prevent floods
A
Build levees
Deepening the river
Raise the height of the river bank
Build dams
