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Flashcards in Physical Landscapes of UK: Banbury Deck (6)
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1
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Location and population?

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30km North of Oxford, population of 45000

2
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Previous floods?

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1998 flood caused £12.5 million of damage

3
Q

Most recent flood which triggered change?

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2007 flood

4
Q

Method for change, social?

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A361 raised to stay open during flood- led to less anxiety.

5
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Method for change, environmental?

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Earth needed for embankment has now created new habitats for wildlife.

6
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Method for change, economic?

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scheme cost £18.5 million but is expected to have saved £100 million in homes and businesses protected.