CLEAN : Floods: Worst flooding in York since 2000

CLEAN : Floods: Worst flooding in York since 2000

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Geography, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses a severe flooding situation in York, which is the worst since 2000. Technical issues with the Foss barrier have exacerbated the flooding, affecting areas that haven't flooded in over 30 years. Roads are closed, and over 3000 homes are at risk, with 600 doors already knocked on to advise evacuation. The situation is unprecedented, with hundreds of people being evacuated from their homes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long had the situation been building up before the flooding occurred?

5 years

26 years

30 years

10 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the flooding in York?

Construction work

Melting snow

High river levels and a non-operational barrier

Heavy rainfall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rivers are mentioned as having high levels?

Avon and Wye

Trent and Mersey

Ouse and Foss

Thames and Severn

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many homes are in the at-risk area due to the flooding?

3000 homes

5000 homes

1000 homes

2000 homes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since when has York not experienced such severe flooding?

1980

2000

2010

1990