W+C: Eden basin

Question 1

Where is the Eden Basin located?

Answer 1

Cumbria, NW England

Question 2

What geographical feature does the Eden Basin flow from?

Answer 2

The Pennines

Question 3

What type of rainfall primarily impacts the Eden Basin?

Answer 3

Relief rainfall

Question 4

How does topography affect water runoff in the Eden Basin?

Answer 4

Steep land causes water to run downhill quickly, increasing surface runoff

Question 5

What type of rock contributes to increased surface runoff in the Eden Basin?

Answer 5

Impermeable rock types such as shale

Question 6

How do urban areas affect water infiltration in the Eden Basin?

Answer 6

Impermeable surfaces lead to increased surface runoff

Question 7

What farming practice can compact soil in the Eden Basin?

Answer 7

Cattle farming

Question 8

What does a flood hydrograph indicate about the Eden Basin?

Answer 8

It shows a short lag time and high peak discharge, indicating a high flood risk

Question 9

What significant event occurred in Carlisle in 2005?

Answer 9

The River Eden flooded, resulting in 3 deaths and over 3000 properties flooded

Question 10

What was the impact of Storm Desmond in 2015 on Carlisle?

Answer 10

Extreme rainfall over 300mm in 24 hours, costing £500 million in damages

Question 11

What hard engineering solutions have been implemented in Carlisle?

Answer 11

Flood walls, embankments, floodgates, and widening/deepening parts of the River Eden

Question 12

What is the purpose of SuDS in urban areas?

Answer 12

To slow down runoff and reduce pressure on water drainage systems

Question 13

What natural feature has been restored to help manage water flow in the Eden Basin?

Answer 13

Wetlands

Question 14

What does the flood warning system provided by the environment agency do?

Answer 14

Gives warnings during heavy rainfall and advises property owners

Question 15

What is the goal of the Eden Catchment Management Plan?

Answer 15

To holistically manage the water cycle within the river Eden and its tributaries

Question 16

What are some strategies included in the Eden Catchment Management Plan?

Answer 16

• Managing water flow
• Reducing flood risk
• Protecting biodiversity
• Soil conservation in farms

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The Eden Basin experiences high rainfall due to _______.

Answer 17

relief rainfall

Question 18

True or False: Urban areas in the Eden Basin help to infiltrate water into the ground.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Name the 6 factors that impacts the basin:

Answer 19

• High rainfall
• Topography
• Geology
• Urban areas
• Farming
• Flood risk