Coastal flooding is a significant and increasing risk for some coastlines (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Why are deltas & estuaries ideal locations for coastal settlement?
Why are deltas & estuaries ideal locations for coastal settlement?
Trade between upriver & coastal places
By how much do mangroves reduce storm surge levels per kilometre of forest?
By how much do mangroves reduce storm surge levels per kilometre of forest?
0.5m
What causes most short-term coastal flooding?
What causes most short-term coastal flooding?
Storm surges
What is the most likely sea level rise by 2100 according to the 2014 IPCC AR5 report?
What is the most likely sea level rise by 2100 according to the 2014 IPCC AR5 report?
55cm
Which UK coastal area is given as an example of isostatic sinking?
Which UK coastal area is given as an example of isostatic sinking?
The Essex coast
What is projected for tropical cyclones according to the 2014 IPCC report?
What is projected for tropical cyclones according to the 2014 IPCC report?
Frequency same, intensity increases
By what percentage are areas at risk of delta flooding likely to increase?
By what percentage are areas at risk of delta flooding likely to increase?
50%
How many tipping points did the IPCC identify in 2014?
How many tipping points did the IPCC identify in 2014?
7
What are the three ways mangroves reduce flood risk?
What are the three ways mangroves reduce flood risk?
Wave height, sediment trap, storm surge
How does climate change affect river discharge according to the note?
How does climate change affect river discharge according to the note?
Flashier hydrographs occur