River Greta / Storm Desmond

When did Storm Desmond impact the River Greta region?

• January 2016

• December 2015

• November 2014

• February 2015

What is Storm Desmond classified as?

• Tropical cyclone

• Thunderstorm

• Extratropical cyclone

• Monsoon system

What is an “atmospheric river”?

• A) A large underground water source

• B) A narrow corridor of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere

• C) A flooded river channel

• D) A dry desert wind

Which town did the River Greta flow through?

• Carlisle

• Penrith

• Keswick

• Workington

What type of land use is most common in the Greta catchment?

• Crop farming

• Forestry

• Urban housing

• Sheep and cattle grazing

What was one major environmental impact of the 2015 flooding?

• Reduced air pollution

• Landslips due to water saturation

• Forest fires

• Increased crop yield

Which of the following is NOT a process directly affected during intense rainfall?

• Infiltration

• Groundwater recharge

• Condensation

• Surface runoff

What was the condition of the soil before the storm hit?

• Saturated from prior rainfall

• Dry and cracked

• Frozen and impermeable

• Sandy and loose

What was a weakness in the flood defences of Keswick in 2015?

• They were only built to handle low tides

• They were outdated and poorly constructed

• They were overtopped by extreme rainfall

• They had never been tested before

What is one political response mentioned in relation to the flooding?

• Building more shopping centres

• Government-funded woodland clearance

• Recommendations from Cumbria County Council

• Ban on cattle grazing