Question detail
What role does relief play in influencing flood risk?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
Question
- A. Flat areas are less prone to flooding
- B. Steep slopes increase runoff speed
- C. High relief areas always flood
- D. Relief has no impact on flood risk
Answer
The correct answer is Steep slopes increase runoff speed.
Explanation
The correct option is Steep slopes increase runoff speed. Steep slopes increase runoff speed is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to explain how physical and human factors affect flood risk, including precipitation, geology, relief and land use. This belongs to River landscapes in the UK (optional route) within Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from River landscapes in the UK (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Flood Risk Factors
Students often confuse the roles of physical and human factors in affecting flood risk, thinking they are the same.
Clarify that physical factors like precipitation and geology are natural, while human factors like land use are influenced by human activities.
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