Flood Threat to London (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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How many people died in London's 1928 flooding disaster?
How many people died in London's 1928 flooding disaster?
14 people
How many people drowned on England's east coast during the 1953 storm surge?
How many people drowned on England's east coast during the 1953 storm surge?
Over 300 people
When was the Thames Barrier completed?
When was the Thames Barrier completed?
1984
What type of water does the Thames Barrier specifically protect London from?
What type of water does the Thames Barrier specifically protect London from?
Tidal water
How many times did the Thames Barrier close during the 2013/14 winter?
How many times did the Thames Barrier close during the 2013/14 winter?
More than 50 times
Where is Barking Riverside located relative to the Thames Barrier?
Where is Barking Riverside located relative to the Thames Barrier?
Downstream of the barrier
What is the purpose of retention ponds at Barking Riverside?
What is the purpose of retention ponds at Barking Riverside?
To temporarily store excess water
Why are homes at Barking Riverside built on raised land platforms?
Why are homes at Barking Riverside built on raised land platforms?
To protect from flood water
What is a storm surge?
What is a storm surge?
Rise in sea level from low pressure/winds
Which approach is the Thames Barrier an example of?
Which approach is the Thames Barrier an example of?
Hard engineering