Case Study of a Flood in South Africa (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What weather phenomenon caused the 2011 South African floods?
What weather phenomenon caused the 2011 South African floods?
La Niña
How many municipalities were affected by the 2011 South African floods?
How many municipalities were affected by the 2011 South African floods?
33
How many of South Africa's provinces were affected by the 2011 floods?
How many of South Africa's provinces were affected by the 2011 floods?
8 of 9
How many people lost their lives in the 2011 South African floods?
How many people lost their lives in the 2011 South African floods?
Over 120
How many homes were completely destroyed by the 2011 floods?
How many homes were completely destroyed by the 2011 floods?
13,000
What were farmers' crop losses in the 2011 floods?
What were farmers' crop losses in the 2011 floods?
2 billion rand
What percentage full was the Gariep Dam during the 2011 floods?
What percentage full was the Gariep Dam during the 2011 floods?
112%
Which type of information includes numbers and measurements?
Which type of information includes numbers and measurements?
Quantitative information
What does emergency relief typically include?
What does emergency relief typically include?
Shelter, food, water, and medical care
What dilemma do dam managers face when dams exceed 100% capacity?
What dilemma do dam managers face when dams exceed 100% capacity?
Balance between dam safety & flood damage