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Description
Flashcards by George Kurian, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by George Kurian
over 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Causes of Flooding | Heavy rain/Soggy soil/Impermeable rock/Steep slopes/Tributaries/Built up areas/Loss of trees/The flat flood plains. |
| Assistance in floods | Emergency services, Armed forces, Local council |
| Social Impacts of Floods | Forced to move out homes, House prices go down. |
| Prevention of Floods | Flood barriers, floods gates, sand bags and walls along the river |
| Environmental Impacts | Uproots trees/Destroys habitats/Can Erode soil. |
| Economic | Money to repair stuff/Shops out of business/Have to build defences/ Less tourism |
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