Flooding impacts and solutions

Geography

This unit links to 'Climate zones: What are they and why do they matter?' in which the influence of climate on global geographies and environmental regions is developed with reference to understanding of the water cycle and rivers.

This unit builds on 'The water cycle: why is it important?' and develops this understanding further to investigate where water goes to and to look at where and why the major rivers are located and how local rivers are affected by weather variations. 

Rivers: what's special about them? 

issues during and immediately after the flood

issues that may last for a long time after the flood

Match the correct definition and key term?

Are these positive or negative impacts of flooding?

What can we use to see if an area is at risk from flooding?

What organisations warn people if there is a risk of flooding?

How do embankments help to reduce the risk of floods?

A river floods when the water goes over the top of its...

How can humans increase the risk of flooding?

What is the flat area next to the river called?

more rainwater enters the river more quickly

Why do steep slopes increase the risk of flooding?

Starter Quiz