Flood Management Strategies CCEA GCSE Theme A

What is the main drawback of hard engineering strategies?

• They are not sustainable in the long term

• They are expensive to implement

• They require a lot of maintenance

• They have no impact on the river

What is the purpose of building dams in the upper course of the river?

• To control the flow of the river

• To increase the river's capacity

• To prevent flooding

• To create a reservoir for leisure activities

What is a potential negative consequence of building dams?

• Flooded farm land

• Increased hydroelectricity production

• Protection of local habitats

• Displacement of local people

The purpose of levees/embankments built along the sides of the river is (a)   .

What is the purpose of flood walls built on the river banks?

• To increase the river's capacity

• To prevent flooding

• To create a reservoir

• To control the flow of the river

What is the effect of straightening and deepening the river channel?

• Increased capacity and faster flow

• Reduced capacity and slower flow

• No impact on the river

• Decreased capacity and faster flow

The purpose of washlands is (a)   .

• To flood and benefit from regular f
• To prevent flooding
• To create a reservoir
• To control the flow of the river

What is the purpose of land use zoning alongside the river?

• To prevent building in dangerous areas

• To increase the river's capacity

• To create a reservoir

• To protect farm land

What is the purpose of afforestation in the upper course of the river?

• To increase interception levels and reduce flooding

• To prevent flooding

• To create a reservoir

• To control the flow of the river

What is a potential drawback of afforestation?

• It takes a long time to become fully effective

• It has no impact on the river

• It increases the risk of flooding

• It damages the natural landscape