quiz 16- oxford alleviation scheme Flashcards
using a flood uk flood management scheme you have studied, argue to what extent this management scheme has been successful
weigh up both sides( to what extent), talk about if it was effective or ineffective and talk about oxford flood allevation scheme
evidence for it being effective
over 1000 homes and businesses will be protected by this scheme by planting 20,000 trees
NoBA for it being effective
Not only does this cause more interception,less infiltration,less surface run-off, less discharge lowering the risk of a flood but further making people feel more safe in their homes
Evidence for it being ineffective
For example, this scheme cost £120 million
NoBA for it being ineffective
This not only means it was very expensive but also money that could have been spent on services such as education,healthcare and infrastructure
point for it being effective
afforestation
point for it being ineffective
expensive