Practice Flood Impact Analysis (2) - Vulnerability of houses due to road elevation

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does waterlogging refer to?
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Think about repeated flooding during heavy rain.
Question 2.
What is encroachment?
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Consider activities that modify the landscape near water.
3Question 3.
What effect does raising roads have on housing during floods?
- Decreases flood risk
- Increases flood risk
- No effect
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Think about how water flows in relation to higher ground.
4Question 4.
True or False: Community involvement is irrelevant in flood risk planning.
- True
- False
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Consider how local knowledge aids in decision-making.
Question 5.
Evaluate how flooding could affect a local economy and suggest ways to mitigate economic impacts through community engagement.
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Consider the role of local businesses and community ties.
Question 6.
Propose a strategic plan for a town facing both encroachment and persistent flooding risks.
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Think about how legislation can drive community responses.

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