River Landscapes - Hard and Soft Engineering Jubilee River Flood Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of hard engineering
A
- dams
- channel straightening
- afforestation
2
Q
Examples of soft engineering
A
- channel widening
- making space for it to meander
3
Q
Where is it located?
A
Parallel and connected to the River Thames
4
Q
When was it built?
A
2002
5
Q
Who funded it and how much did it cost?
A
Environment Agency and £110 million
6
Q
What are it’s dimensions?
A
12 km long and 50 metres wide
7
Q
What is it’s purpose?
A
To direct water away from the River Thames and prevent flooding
