Floods Flashcards
How many of South Africa’s provinces experienced floods in 2011?
Eight of nine (8/9).
How many people died in these floods?
130
What is a flood?
A flood happens when there is too much water on the land,for example in rivers and dams. Too much water cause rivers to overflow and flood the surrounding area.
When do floods usually happen?
Floods usually happen after there has been a lot of heavy rainfall. Floods can be also caused by people.
What are food shortages?
Not having enough food to feed people.
What is coastal flooding?
Floods that affect areas next to the coast.
What is a barrier?
An object that is made to block or get in the way of something.
What is the Ganges River?
A river in Bangladesh.
How does the Ganges River flood?
When the snow melts from the Himalayas and the heavy seasonal rain fall.
Why do so many people die when the Ganges River floods?
Because they live right next to it and farm land next to it.
How can people protect themselves from floods?
By building walls and barriers that stop the flood waters washing over the land.
What is relief aid?
Emergency help given to people who are in need.
What year was a bad year for South Africa in terms of floods?
2011
What was the date of the newspaper with the headline “123 dead in South African floods”?
Jan 24, 2011
How many people were killed by the floods and heavy storms on Jan 24 2011?
123 and left 20 000 people in need of immediate help.
