Floods

The video discusses the 2010 monsoon floods in Pakistan, which submerged a fifth of the country, causing significant casualties and displacement. It explains what floods are, their causes, and the risks they pose, including disruption and damage to infrastructure and loss of life. Floods are described as natural hazards that, despite their short duration, affect more people than any other natural hazard.

What was a significant consequence of the 2010 monsoon in Pakistan?

• The Indus River dried up.

• A large portion of Pakistan was submerged.

• The monsoon season was shorter than usual.

• There was a severe drought.

What is a floodplain?

• A river channel that holds excess water.

• A dry area that never floods.

• Land next to a river that can flood.

• A coastal area prone to hurricanes.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of flooding?

• Storm surges

• Earthquakes

• Overflowing rivers

• Heavy rainfall

How can floods impact transportation?

• They can create new roads.

• They can disrupt transport routes.

• They make transport faster.

• They have no effect on transport.

Why are floods considered a natural hazard?

• They occur only in deserts.

• They are man-made events.

• They can cause significant damage and loss of life.

• They are beneficial for agriculture.