Boscastle Flood Case Study Quiz

Where is the town of Boscastle located?

• North West England

• South East England

• North East England

• South West England

What geographical properties of Boscastle contributed to the flash flood?

• Sparse vegetation

• Low-lying valley

• Large river catchment

• Impermeable shale rock

What was the cause of the heavy rainfall that led to the flood?

• Local industrial pollution

• Convergence of weather fronts

• Global warming

• Tropical cyclone

What is the 'Brown Willy effect' and how did it contribute to the flood?

• A man-made environmental issue

• A meteorological phenomenon causing rapid convection over Bodmin Moor

• A natural disaster caused by volcanic activity

• A geological process leading to soil erosion

What were the physical causes of the Boscastle flood?

• Low river levels

• Thick permeable soils

• Steep valleys

• Permeable rock and thin soils

What were the human causes that accelerated the impacts of the flood?

• Deforestation for agriculture

• Reduced impermeable surfaces

• Modern drainage system

• Effective flood control system

How many properties were flooded in Boscastle during the 2004 flood?

• 12

• 24

• 58

• 100

What were the social impacts of the Boscastle flood?

• No need for rescue operations

• Minimal property damage

• Evacuation of residents and visitors

• Increased tourism income

What were the environmental impacts of the Boscastle flood?

• Loss of agricultural land

• Increased wildlife habitats

• Localised coastal pollution

• Erosion of riverbanks and habitat

What were the economic impacts of the Boscastle flood?

• No damage to infrastructure

• High costs for rescue and clean-up operations

• Short term reduction in tourism

• No impact on local economy