CLEAN : Flooded British communities face further b

CLEAN : Flooded British communities face further b

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

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The video discusses the challenges posed by excessive water and rain, leading to rising water tables and flooding in homes. Communities are using pumps to redirect water into streets, exacerbating surface water issues. Efforts are underway to manage the situation, including pumping water back into the Thames and coordinating flood management operations at various locations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of the flooding in residential areas as mentioned in the video?

Construction work

Excessive rain and rising water tables

Broken water pipes

Melting snow

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are residents attempting to manage the water entering their homes?

By building barriers

By using pumps to redirect water into the streets

By installing drainage systems

By using sandbags

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence of residents pumping water into the streets?

It helps in drying the streets

It prevents further flooding

It causes more surface water issues

It reduces the water level in their homes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the incident command unit located as per the video?

Thames Riverbank

Garnet Court

Pound Lane car park

Saint Peter St in Marlow

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the high-volume pumps mentioned in the video?

To supply water to dry areas

To pump floodwater back into the river

To irrigate nearby fields

To fill up water tanks