Case Study → Impacts of Flooding, Summer 2007 UK (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How long did the exceptional rainfall period last before 29 July 2007?
How long did the exceptional rainfall period last before 29 July 2007?
3 months
How much rain fell during the Summer 2007 UK flooding period?
How much rain fell during the Summer 2007 UK flooding period?
387mm
How did the 2007 rainfall compare to average levels?
How did the 2007 rainfall compare to average levels?
More than double
Which area of England was badly hit by floods in June 2007?
Which area of England was badly hit by floods in June 2007?
N England
Which two rivers were the focus of the Summer 2007 flooding?
Which two rivers were the focus of the Summer 2007 flooding?
Severn and Thames
How many people were killed in the Summer 2007 UK floods?
How many people were killed in the Summer 2007 UK floods?
A dozen
What was the flow level on the upper Severn near Shrewsbury compared to normal?
What was the flow level on the upper Severn near Shrewsbury compared to normal?
6x normal
By how much did rivers rise above normal at Worcester on the River Severn?
By how much did rivers rise above normal at Worcester on the River Severn?
4.5m
Where were the greatest impacts of flooding on the River Severn?
Where were the greatest impacts of flooding on the River Severn?
Near Tewkesbury at the bottom
What was the total cost of the Summer 2007 UK flooding?
What was the total cost of the Summer 2007 UK flooding?
£6 million