Question

River Homework 7

Study Figure 1, which shows some of the engineering strategies used to combat flooding along the
River Joiner.
Figure 1
Key
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Current river course
Old river course
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Moritt
Fultow
Do nothing
Portnoy
Flood plain
zoning
1) What engineering strategy has been used to protect Moritt? (1)
2) Explain how the engineering strategy at Moritt could cause problems in Fultow? (2)
3) Descirbe the engineering strategy being used at Portnoy and explain its benefits (3)
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The engineering strategy used to protect Moritt is flood walls.

The flood walls at Moritt could cause problems in Fultow because they may redirect floodwaters to Fultow, increasing the likelihood and severity of flooding there.

The engineering strategy being used at Portnoy is flood plain zoning. This involves restricting development in areas that are at high risk of flooding, and encouraging development in safer areas. The benefits of this strategy are that it can help to reduce flood damage, protect people and property, and ensure that the land is used in the most effective and sustainable way. By managing development in flood-prone areas, flood plain zoning can also help to reduce the need for expensive flood control measures such as levees and flood walls.