Water on the Land - [CASE STUDY] Flooding in an MEDC

Question 1

When was the flood?

Answer 1

2004.

Question 2

What was the cause?

Answer 2

1.422 million litres of rain in 2 hours causing a 3m wall of water. There was only 2 rivers for the water to get into.

Question 3

Name some Economic effects of the flood.

Answer 3

Any of the following:

• £15 million of damage.
• Ships, buildings, businesses and bridges destroyed.
• 100+ cars taken away by rivers.
• Insurance premium rise.
• Brings in jobs for builders.

Question 4

Name some Environmental effects of the flood.

Answer 4

Any of the following:

• Steep sided valleys.
• Trees and soil moved down coast.
• Land and builds destroyed by flash flood.
• Wildlife affected by flood.

Question 5

Name some Social effects of the flood.

Answer 5

Any of the following:

• No-one died.
• Citizens shocked and terrified.
• Affected tourists.
• Properties flooded.
• People trapped.
• Vehicles lost.
• People airlifted.
• Cold+raining.

Question 6

How did they get back to normal?

Answer 6

Any of the following:

• More than a dozen people airlifted to village rectory in Boscastle.
• Temporary housing put in place.
• Deputy prime minster, John Prescott, visited area to offer support.