River Management - Hard and Soft Engineering - Case Study (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What is the main characteristic of Hard Engineering flood management strategies?
What is the main characteristic of Hard Engineering flood management strategies?
Uses man-made structures
What is a key advantage of Soft Engineering compared to Hard Engineering?
What is a key advantage of Soft Engineering compared to Hard Engineering?
It is more sustainable and natural
What greenhouse gas is released from rotting vegetation in flooded reservoirs behind dams?
What greenhouse gas is released from rotting vegetation in flooded reservoirs behind dams?
Methane
What disadvantage do embankments and river straightening both share?
What disadvantage do embankments and river straightening both share?
Both increase flood risk downstream
What percentage of Somerset was underwater during the January 2014 floods?
What percentage of Somerset was underwater during the January 2014 floods?
10%
How much rain fell in Somerset in January 2014?
How much rain fell in Somerset in January 2014?
350mm
What had not been done to the rivers, reducing their capacity to carry water?
What had not been done to the rivers, reducing their capacity to carry water?
Dredging
How many houses were flooded during the Somerset 2014 floods?
How many houses were flooded during the Somerset 2014 floods?
600 houses
How much did the Somerset floods cost the tourism industry?
How much did the Somerset floods cost the tourism industry?
£200 million
How long did it take to restore the soil before crops could be grown again?
How long did it take to restore the soil before crops could be grown again?
Over two years
How many pumps were used to drain floodwater in the short-term response?
How many pumps were used to drain floodwater in the short-term response?
65 pumps
How much did the Government pledge in immediate aid for temporary flood barriers?
How much did the Government pledge in immediate aid for temporary flood barriers?
£15 million
What is the total cost of the 20-year flood defence plan for Somerset Levels?
What is the total cost of the 20-year flood defence plan for Somerset Levels?
£100 million