River Management - Hard and Soft Engineering - Case Study (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What is a key characteristic of hard engineering flood management strategies?
What is a key characteristic of hard engineering flood management strategies?
Uses man-made structures
Which advantage is associated with dams and reservoirs?
Which advantage is associated with dams and reservoirs?
Can produce electricity
What is a disadvantage of river straightening and dredging?
What is a disadvantage of river straightening and dredging?
Increases downstream flood risk
What makes embankments cost-effective compared to other hard engineering methods?
What makes embankments cost-effective compared to other hard engineering methods?
Cheap with a one-off cost
What is an advantage of floodplain zoning?
What is an advantage of floodplain zoning?
Fewer insurance claims
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
How many houses were flooded in the Somerset 2014 floods?
How many houses were flooded in the Somerset 2014 floods?
600
What was the cost to Somerset's tourism industry from the 2014 floods?
What was the cost to Somerset's tourism industry from the 2014 floods?
£200 million
How long did it take to restore the soil after the Somerset floods?
How long did it take to restore the soil after the Somerset floods?
Over 2 years
How many pumps were used to drain floodwater in Somerset as a short term response?
How many pumps were used to drain floodwater in Somerset as a short term response?
65
How many km of rivers were dredged as part of the long term flood defence scheme?
How many km of rivers were dredged as part of the long term flood defence scheme?
8km
What was the total cost of the 20-year flood defence plan for Somerset?
What was the total cost of the 20-year flood defence plan for Somerset?
£100 million