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Why does buliding on flood plains cause floods?
Building on flood plains doesn't really cause floods. A flood plain is somewhere that is prone to being flooded. So it is not a good idea to build anything on it, as sooner or later it is going to get flooded. Some building work may result in water being diverted and if it is not planned properly, flooding may occur. That is down to bad planning. Flooding is a natural occurrence, caused by excessive amounts of water. Building in the wrong place or doing some building that affects the natural flow of water can result in places being flooded.
What raises the banks of a river to reduce flooding?
People can avoid the floods by not building on the flood plain or by constructing leveesto hold the water back.-CA Sixth Grade Earth Science Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
Why might a family hesitate to buy a house on a river bank?
Flooding. Erosion. Prohibitive expense of insurance for property in a flood plain. Moisture damage. Danger of drowning for small children.
What is one problem of farming the flood plain suggest what could be done to reduce the problem?
Jeff
What is flood irrigation?
Irrigation that is used to cover a large area that needs water quickly. Use is by canals or large pipelines that lead into the area(s) to be irrigated. The flood a plain and plants use that to drink.
How can building on the drainage basin lead to flooding?
I assume you might be asking about the flood plain. The drainage basin is the very large area that feeds a river or stream. The flood plain is an area that is subject to flooding on a fairly normal basis. Building on the flood plain interrupts the natural pattern of flooding. The river will flood somewhere, the water has to go somewhere. if not on the natural flood plain perhaps in a city or town downstream.
Why does buliding on flood plains cause floods?
Building on flood plains doesn't really cause floods. A flood plain is somewhere that is prone to being flooded. So it is not a good idea to build anything on it, as sooner or later it is going to get flooded. Some building work may result in water being diverted and if it is not planned properly, flooding may occur. That is down to bad planning. Flooding is a natural occurrence, caused by excessive amounts of water. Building in the wrong place or doing some building that affects the natural flow of water can result in places being flooded.
What is one way to reduce the chance of a flood damaging homes?
Really, only by not building it in an area prone to flooding, such as a river's flood-plain, or too close to the sea, in the first place. Otherwise, bunding, etc.
Describe the beneficial effects that flooding can have on a flood plain?
In some cases, it deposits fertile topsoil.
What should people do to protect themselves from a flood?
Not living in a flood plain is usually sufficient.
Why is the flood plain of a valley good for farming?
because they are areas of flat land and have rich fertile soil.This makes them good for building on and for farming.
Is there a difference between a 100 year flood plain and a flood plain?
The flood plain of a river is an area very near the river which floods regularly, generally every 1 to 2 years. The 100-year flood plain is a larger area which has a 1 in 100 chance of flooding in any given year. Over the long term this would average out to a flood every century.
What raises the banks of a river to reduce flooding?
People can avoid the floods by not building on the flood plain or by constructing leveesto hold the water back.-CA Sixth Grade Earth Science Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
Is flooding a noun?
Yes, flood is a noun, a common, concrete, singular noun. Flood can also be a verb and an adjective. Example sentences:Noun: A flood covered the park.Verb: When the cranberries are ready to harvest, they flood the field with water so the ripe berries will float to the top.Adjective: I wouldn't buy a house on the flood plain of the river.
What is house flood plain?
I gather you mean 'House Flood Plan' rather than plain. This can mean a few things but both relate to the safety of the occupants in a house in the event of a flood occurring. In some jurisdictions a flood plan is needed to be given to the building authority to show the new home has flood mitigation drains or swales, is built high enough not to be flooded, or has a flood evacuation plan. It can also mean a council authority plan that shows where flooding has occurred in a district and where you could safely build a home.
Is shrewsbury flood plain?
Yes. many towns are now built on flood plains , which, like Shrewsbury, makes them very liable to sever flooding. Hope this helps, Becki.x
What is the beneficial effect flooding has on a flood plain?
Deposition creates alluvial fans and deltas. It can also add soil to a river's FLOODPLAIN.
