Flood Management Quiz

What is the main purpose of flood plain zoning?

• To increase economic development

• To restrict different land uses to certain locations on the floodplain

• To build high value buildings near the river

• To promote urbanization

How do flood warning systems promote safety?

• By increasing property value

• By sending a text message

• By reducing soil storage

• By increasing urbanization

Which strategy helps in reducing flooding downstream through more infiltration and soil storage?

• Flood plain zoning

• Afforestation

• Flood warning systems

What is a benefit of flood warning systems?

• Increases property value

• Helps people to be prepared and act early

• Reduces biodiversity

• Increases urban development

What is an advantage of river/wetland restoration?

• Increases urban development

• Recreates natural attractive river environment

• Increases soil acidity

• Reduces biodiversity

What is one advantage of using dams for flood management?

• They are inexpensive to build.

• They prevent the flow of nutrients and fish.

• They can generate Hydroelectric Power (HEP).

• They can be used for housing or farming.

How do embankments help in flood management?

• They increase the capacity for carrying water.

• They are always inexpensive to build.

• They prevent all types of flooding.

What is the purpose of cutting meanders in channel straightening?

• To create a more efficient channel for rapid water transfer.

• To increase the natural beauty of the river.

• To decrease the speed of water flow.

• To create more meanders.

What is a disadvantage of dams in flood management?

• They are inexpensive to build.

• They allow unrestricted flow of nutrients and fish.

• They can flood land behind the dam, making it unusable for housing or farming.

• They are always used for farming.

What is the main purpose of a dam in flood management?

• To increase the speed of water flow.

• To control the amount of discharge downstream.

• To decrease the capacity for carrying water.

• To make the river look more natural.