What happens when a river floods?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the physical causes of flooding as well as the human factors which can increase the risk of flooding. We will also be learning about dams by studying the Aswan High Dam in Egypt.

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Q1.Where is the Volga River found?

in South Americain Brazilin Egyptin Russia

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Q2.Why does a lot of agriculture (farming) take place along the Volga River?

because the soil is infertilebecause the soil is fertile

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Q3.Over ____ of Russia’s agriculture takes place along the Volga River.

30%20%50%25%

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Q4.Apart from farming, why else is the Volga River important to people?

it is important because it looks beautifulit is important for the fishing industryit is important for producing wheat and barley

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Q5.What is the Volga River famous for?

salmoncaviarshrimps

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Q6.What is transported along the Amazon River?

large goods such as logs and touristsproduce such as fruit and vegetablesgoods such as produce, large goods such as logs, tourists visiting the river

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Q7.What is caviar?

fish eyesfish eggsfish bones

7/7

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Where is the Volga River found?

in South Americain Brazilin Egyptin Russia

1/7

Q2.Why does a lot of agriculture (farming) take place along the Volga River?

because the soil is infertilebecause the soil is fertile

2/7

Q3.Over ____ of Russia’s agriculture takes place along the Volga River.

30%20%50%25%

3/7

Q4.Apart from farming, why else is the Volga River important to people?

it is important because it looks beautifulit is important for the fishing industryit is important for producing wheat and barley

4/7

Q5.What is the Volga River famous for?

salmoncaviarshrimps

5/7

Q6.What is transported along the Amazon River?

large goods such as logs and touristsproduce such as fruit and vegetablesgoods such as produce, large goods such as logs, tourists visiting the river

6/7

Q7.What is caviar?

fish eyesfish eggsfish bones

7/7

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What happens when a river floods?

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Q1.What is flooding?

The continuous recycling of water on Earth.When a river erodes the banks (sides).When a river’s water spills over its banks (sides) and spreads out over the surrounding area.

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Q2.Floods are only caused due to physical causes, such as heavy rainfall. True or false?

TrueFalse

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Q3.Which of these are examples of human factors which can increase the risk of flooding?

snowmelt and urbanisationdeforestation and steep slopesurbanisation and deforestationsteep slopes and heavy rainfall

3/9

Q4.Why can steep slopes cause flooding?

because steep slopes slow up how quickly the water can get to the riverbecause steep slopes tend to reduce the amount of infiltration of water into the ground (water entering the ground)

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Q5.Why does urbanisation (the building and extension of towns and cities) increase the risk of flooding?

because towns and cities are busiertowns and cities have impermeable surfaces that don't allow the water to go through ittowns and cities have permeable surfaces that do allow the water to go through it

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Q6.Which of these are examples of physical factors which can cause flooding?

urbanisation, snowmelt and deforestationdeforestation, steep slopes, heavy or prolonged rainfallsnowmelt, steep slopes, heavy or prolonged rainfallsnowmelt, steep slopes, deforestation

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Q7.What is a dam?

A dam allows the free flow of water.A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water.

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Q8.Where is the Aswan High Dam located?

in Russiain Egyptin Brazilin Israelin Jordan

8/9

Q9.What has built up behind the Aswan High Dam?

an oceana reservoir (lake)a seaa river

9/9

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What happens when a river floods?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is flooding?

The continuous recycling of water on Earth.When a river erodes the banks (sides).When a river’s water spills over its banks (sides) and spreads out over the surrounding area.

1/9

Q2.Floods are only caused due to physical causes, such as heavy rainfall. True or false?

TrueFalse

2/9

Q3.Which of these are examples of human factors which can increase the risk of flooding?

snowmelt and urbanisationdeforestation and steep slopesurbanisation and deforestationsteep slopes and heavy rainfall

3/9

Q4.Why can steep slopes cause flooding?

because steep slopes slow up how quickly the water can get to the riverbecause steep slopes tend to reduce the amount of infiltration of water into the ground (water entering the ground)

4/9

Q5.Why does urbanisation (the building and extension of towns and cities) increase the risk of flooding?

5/9

Q6.Which of these are examples of physical factors which can cause flooding?

urbanisation, snowmelt and deforestationdeforestation, steep slopes, heavy or prolonged rainfallsnowmelt, steep slopes, heavy or prolonged rainfallsnowmelt, steep slopes, deforestation

6/9

Q7.What is a dam?

A dam allows the free flow of water.A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water.

7/9

Q8.Where is the Aswan High Dam located?

in Russiain Egyptin Brazilin Israelin Jordan

8/9

Q9.What has built up behind the Aswan High Dam?

an oceana reservoir (lake)a seaa river

9/9

Lesson summary: What happens when a river floods?

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