Flood management

Question 1

Flood management strategies

Answer 1

floodwall, channel made deeper and wider, gauge to monitor water levels, areas dedicated to flooding

Question 2

Economic issues with flood management strategies

Answer 2

less risk of flooding so less expensive damage done to homes and businesses

Question 3

Social issues with flood management strategies

Answer 3

safer place to live, lives were disrupted by rebuilding flood defences, some defences spoil the look of villages

Question 4

Environmental issues with flood management strategies

Answer 4

vegetation and river habitats are now managed improving biodiversity in the river, still looks natural and runs normally