River Flooding

Question 1

Name 5 ways in which humans use river basins

Answer 1

• farming/agriculture
• fishing
• water source
• leisure
• navigating
• hydroelectric power
• transport
• trade
• reservoir

Question 2

Name 5 reasons why we build of floodplains?

Answer 2

• flat land - easier to build on
• fertile soil - build up of rich alluvium
• picturesque - in MEDC
• cheaper housing - greater risk
• near to fresh water supply - in LEDC

Question 3

Name 3 human causes for flooding

Answer 3

• deforestation
• urbanisation
• mining

Question 4

Name 4 physical causes of flooding

Answer 4

• extended periods of low pressure
• too much precipitation
• snow or ice melting
• heavy/long periods of rain
• steep slopes/channel
• very wet, saturated soils
• impermeable rock

Question 5

Name 4 groups of people that are affected by flooding

Answer 5

• communities
• businesses
• insurance companies
• emergency services
• environmental agency
• farmers