How do these landforms affect the lives of people?

Question 1

What are the positive effects? (Waterfalls)

Answer 1

• Niagara Falls is a honeypot site. Over 6 million visitors each year
• Area filled with hotels and restaurants to cater for tourists
• Boost economy

Question 2

What are the positive effects? (Floodplains)

Answer 2

• Used for farmers due to the very fertile soil
• Allow them to grow food e.g. Rice in Bangladesh
• Settlements (development)

Question 3

What are the positive effects?

Answer 3

Waterfalls

Floodplains

Question 4

What are the negative effects?

Answer 4

• Erosion can lead to a loss of house,

- Transportation - flooding resulting in loss of processions

Question 5

Give a example of a Negative effect?

Answer 5

Boscastle, Cornwall 2004

Question 6

What causes affected the floods in Boscastle?

Answer 6

• Summer storms bought 200m of rain

- Steep slopes and narrow valleys mean water reached it quicker

Question 7

What impacts were due to the flood in Boscastle

Answer 7

• 100 people had to be airlifted
• 80 cars were washed out
• Flood causes £300 million of damage