HW 04.03 - Causes of Flooding - Year 7

What is the name of the land surrounding the river?

• Floodplain
• Delta
• Tributary
• Mouth

Trees reduce flooding by stopping and using water, when they are cut down, this causes flooding. What is this type of flooding?

• Urbanisation
• Deforestation
• Steep Slopes
• Impermeable Rocks

Rain is unable to soak through the crust and so it remains on the surface. What is the cause of flooding?

• Very Wet Soil
• Very Dry Soil
• Urbanisation
• Deforestation

Rain falling on concrete and tarmac is unable to soak into the ground, so stays on the surface. What is the cause of flooding?

• Very Wet Soil
• Very Dry Soil
• Steep Slopes
• Urbanisation

What is the main cause of flooding?

• Coastal storms
• Too much ice melt
• Heavy rain over a long period of time
• Urbanisation

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Floods are the second-most widespread natural disaster on Earth, after wildfires. True or False?

• True
• False

The process where water soaks through the ground is called _____.

When liquid or gas cannot pass through the rock, it is ________

What is the name for underground wells of water?