Many flood warnings remain in place across Britain

Many flood warnings remain in place across Britain

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The video discusses the persistent flooding in Tewksbury, Gloucestershire, attributed to silt buildup in rivers. It highlights the search for a missing teenager and a flood-related fatality in Oxford. The challenges of flood management during winter are explored, emphasizing the lack of evaporation and river capacity issues. The Met Office's role in analyzing weather patterns and the unusual frequency of storms is also covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major reason for the flooding issues in Tewksbury?

Deforestation

High tides

Lack of river dredging

Excessive rainfall

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the missing teenager in Devon doing before he disappeared?

Hiking in the hills

Driving a scooter

Photographing the storm

Swimming in the river

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is managing floods particularly challenging during winter?

The rivers are frozen

There is no rainfall

The temperatures are too high

The ground remains wet and doesn't dry out

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unusual about the weather patterns observed by the Met Office?

The consistent sunny weather

The absence of storms

The lack of wind

The repeated occurrence of storms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the chief forecaster mentioned in the video?

John Smith

Michael Brown

Eddie Carroll

Harry Martin