Urban Drainage (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How does precipitation differ in urban areas compared to rural areas?
How does precipitation differ in urban areas compared to rural areas?
Falls in greater amounts & intensity
What is the main consequence of impermeable surfaces in urban areas?
What is the main consequence of impermeable surfaces in urban areas?
Water cannot infiltrate into ground
What are cambered roads designed to do?
What are cambered roads designed to do?
Slope from centre to edges to drains
What does 'flashy discharge' describe in urban rivers?
What does 'flashy discharge' describe in urban rivers?
River rises & falls quickly to rainfall
How does lag time change after urban development?
How does lag time change after urban development?
Becomes shorter
By 2025, how many Asians are expected to be vulnerable to inland flooding?
By 2025, how many Asians are expected to be vulnerable to inland flooding?
350 million
Which pollutants enter urban rivers from cars?
Which pollutants enter urban rivers from cars?
Oil, grease, toxic chemicals & metals
What approach did the LA River represent?
What approach did the LA River represent?
Traditional fail-safe engineering
What philosophy do SUDS use instead of fail-safe?
What philosophy do SUDS use instead of fail-safe?
Safe-to-fail
How long do bioswale rain gardens allow water to infiltrate?
How long do bioswale rain gardens allow water to infiltrate?
24 to 48 hours