WEST COUNTRY - AFTER THE FLOODS

The transcript describes a severe weather event affecting the west country, particularly Cornwall and Devon. High winds and tides caused significant damage, leading to the evacuation of fifty families. Initial fears of a repeat disaster were alleviated when the winds subsided, preventing further damage.

What was the unexpected natural event that added to the challenges of the winter?

• A sudden earthquake

• A drought

• Gales and high seas

• A volcanic eruption

Which areas were most affected by the storm in the west country?

• Oxford and Cambridge

• Bristol and Bath

• Penzance and Newlyn

• London and Manchester

What was the estimated financial impact of the storm damage?

• Thousands of pounds

• Tens of thousands of pounds

• Hundreds of pounds

• Millions of pounds

How many families had to evacuate their homes due to the flooding?

• Seventy families

• Fifty families

• Thirty families

• Twenty families

What prevented the disaster from occurring again at the next high tide?

• The sea level dropped

• A change in government policy

• The wind abated

• The construction of a dam