Learning objective
Analyse causes and impacts of urban flood risk.
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Contemporary urban environments
Subtopic
Urban drainage
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Analyse causes and impacts of urban flood risk
- This point belongs to Contemporary urban environments, especially Urban drainage.
- You need to be able to analyse causes and impacts of urban flood risk.
- The key ideas to know are flood risk.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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This objective helps connect Urban drainage to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Contemporary urban environments.
Quick student answer
Which of the following is a primary cause of urban flood risk?
Direct answer
B) Urbanization and impervious surfaces
Key terms
- Runoff: Water that flows over the ground surface rather than being absorbed into the ground.
- Stormwater management: The process of controlling the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff to reduce flooding and pollution.
Common trap
Confusing causes and effects of urban flooding: Ensure to establish a clear causal chain that links urbanization and drainage issues to increased flood risk.
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