Flooding

This quiz tests terminology used within a unit on flooding, including factors which reduce/ increase the risk of flooding, with some reference to a case study on Lewes 2000.
What I is the name for rock which does not let water percolate through it?. What P is the term used to describe the movement of water through rock?. What I is the term used to describe the movement of water through soil?. What I is the process of water being collected on the leaves of trees/ plants?. What E is used to help stop a river from over flowing?. What T is a stream or small river which joins a larger river?. What U is another term for a built-up area?. What H is used to monitor rainfall and river levels?. What E is responsible for looking after rivers in England and Wales?. What L is a type of permeable rock?. What L is the time difference between peak rainfall and peak discharge?. What S refers to the type of slope which will increase surface run-off?. What R is the process of water flowing over the land surface?. What C is an example of an impermeable rock?. What A is the name for a rock which can hold water. What L is in East Sussex and experienced a flood in October 2000?. What E should always be turned off during a flood?. What O is the name of the river which flooded Lewes?. What S is a flood warning signalling imminent danger to life and property?. What F describes the land around a river which will naturally flood?.

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