The Somerset Levels spans 650km², what is the average height above sea level?
1-2 m
2-3 m
3-4 m
5+ m
The land is mainly used for agricultural purposes as land is arable and can be used for grazing. How many SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest) does the area contain?
32
21
14
48
What two rivers flow through the Somerset Levels?
River Parrett
River Tone
River Kensey
River Fowey
River Allen
December 2013 was one of the stormiest on record. January 2014 had the highest level of precipitation since 1910. Residents claimed that the rivers had not been dredged properly in 20 years. How many acres of land were flooded?
12,000
19,000
14,500
17,000
How many homes were affected with their owners forced to evacuate?
50
1200
600
210
What was the financial cost of the floods preventing animals grazing?
£100,000
£1,000,000
£10,000,000
£500,000
The UK government promise to spend to how much to help with repairs?
£30,000,000
£20,000,000
£60,000,000
£40,000,000
A 20 year flood plan has now been drawn up which involves dredging 8km of the two rivers, constructing a tidal barrage and extra pumping sites. What is the cost of this plan?
£100,000,000
£200,000,000
£80,000,000