Flooding: Causes and Impacts (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What characteristic defines flash floods in small basins?
What characteristic defines flash floods in small basins?
Very short lag time
Which two types of flooding affect low-lying flood plains and river estuaries?
Which two types of flooding affect low-lying flood plains and river estuaries?
River flooding & groundwater flooding
Why is surface water flooding common in partially urbanised low-lying areas?
Why is surface water flooding common in partially urbanised low-lying areas?
Intense rainfall has no time to infiltrate
What type of events are physical causes of flooding usually classified as?
What type of events are physical causes of flooding usually classified as?
Meteorological or climatic events
Which of these is a physical factor causing flooding?
Which of these is a physical factor causing flooding?
Coastal storm surges
How does agricultural activity increase flooding risk through soil changes?
How does agricultural activity increase flooding risk through soil changes?
Animals trample & ploughing compacts soil
Which human factor increases flooding through preventing water infiltration?
Which human factor increases flooding through preventing water infiltration?
Impermeable areas of tarmac
What causes aquatic organisms to die during eutrophication from flooding?
What causes aquatic organisms to die during eutrophication from flooding?
Decreased oxygen levels
Which positive environmental impact can flooding have?
Which positive environmental impact can flooding have?
Recharges aquifers
What happens to flood insurance after a flooding event?
What happens to flood insurance after a flooding event?
Harder to get & very expensive