Physical Geography River Landscapes Flashcards

1
Q

How many metres above sea level is the source ofthe River Dee?

A

460m

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2
Q

Where is the source of the River Dee?

A

Ddaulltin SnowdoniaNational Park

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3
Q

How many km long is the River Dee?

A

110km

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4
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Between 1972 and 1976, how many km of theRiver Dee underwent channelization?

A

8km

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5
Q

How many people got their water from the RiverDee in 2016?

A

3 million

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6
Q

How many people died in the UK November 2012floods?

A

9

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7
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How many homes were flooded in the UKNovember 2012 floods?

A

8000

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8
Q

In what year did the Boscastle floods occur?

A

2004

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9
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How many homes and businesses were destroyedin the Boscastle floods?

A

100

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10
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How many cars were washed out to sea during theBoscastle floods?

A

75

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11
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How many homes were affected during theTewkesbury 2007 floods?

A

48,000

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12
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How much money did the Tewkesbury 2007 floodscost the local council?

A

£140,000

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13
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In the Somerset 2014 floods, how many weeks didit take the flood waters to reduce?

A

12

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14
Q

How many hectares of farmland were leftunderwater?

A

1000

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