Sharing the Planet - Flooding in Vietnam

What is the main cause of floods?

• Snow

• Wind

• Rain

• Sunshine

When does the monsoon season in Vietnam start?

• January

• June

• September

• December

Which areas of Vietnam are most affected by floods?

• Southern parts

• Western and Northern parts

• Northern and Eastern parts

• Eastern parts

What can help prevent soil erosion and keep the land stable during floods?

• Using more energy and building more houses

• Urban planning with green spaces and planting more trees

• Cutting down trees

• Building more houses

What should families and communities have when floods are coming?

• A picnic

• A party

• A parade

• A plan

What can be very useful during floods?

• Knowing first aid and how to swim

• Knowing how to sing

• Knowing how to dance

• Knowing how to cook

What makes floods worse in coastal regions?

• Cooler temperatures

• Less evaporation

• Decreasing rainfall

• Rising sea levels

What helps the water move into rivers and away from houses?

• Flood walls and storm water drains

• Building more houses

• More rain

• Cutting down trees

What can cities do to reduce global warming and make floods less severe?

• Use more energy

• Build more roads

• Plant more trees

• Increase pollution

What happened in Central Vietnam in October and early November 2020?

• Drought

• Severe flooding

• Earthquake

• Tornado