Flood Quiz EMA BOM

What are the different types of flooding?

• Slow onset or Riverine flooding

• City Flooding

• Flash flooding

• Quick onset flooding - Mountain/ Coastal Flooding

What are the two contributing factors to Riverine flooding?

• • Heavy rainfall

• The depth of the river

• The lands capacity to absorb water

• How quickly the river flows

What are the consequences of Flash flooding? Choose all the correct answers.

• Rain can’t soak into the ground

• Cities are unaffected

• Roads can become rivers

• Safe areas can become torrents within minutes

What are some of the predictions that can be made in relation to possible floods? Choose all correct answers.

• Height of the river

• How much damage the flooding river will cause

• The time that the maximum river height is expected to be reached

• Length of the river

What type of flooding causes inconvenience, low-lying areas next to watercourses being inundated which may require the removal of stock and equipment, minor roads potentially needing to be closed and low-level bridges being submerged?

• Minor
• Moderate

• Major

What type of flooding may require the evacuation of some houses, main traffic routes may be covered and the area of inundation is substantial in rural areas requiring the removal of stock?

• Minor

• Moderate

• Major

What type of flooding can lead to extensive rural areas and/or urban areas being inundated, properties and towns likely to be isolated and major traffic routes likely to be closed and where the evacuation of people from flood affected areas may be required?

• Minor

• Moderate

• Major

When should you prepare a home emergency plan and identify risks around the home?

• Before a flood

• During a flood

• After the flood

When should you avoid entering flood water unless absolutely necessary, and never underestimate the strength of flood water even if you are in the comfort of a vehicle?

• Before a flood

• During a flood

• After a flood

• When should you beware of damaged power lines, bridges, buildings, trees, and don’t enter floodwaters until authorities have declared the area safe before entering a flood zone?

• Before a flood

• During a flood

• After a flood