Engineering

Question 1

What structural methods can be used to prevent flooding? (Engineering rivers)

Answer 1

• increased height of the channel

- natural leeves artificially added

Question 2

How can channelisation help prevent flooding? (Engineering rivers)

Answer 2

• straightening the channel
• widening the channel
• deepening the channel

Question 3

What types of hard engineering could prevent the flooding? (Engineering rivers)

Answer 3

• channelisation
• reservoir construction
• dredging

Question 4

What soft engineering strategies could be used to help prevent flooding? (Engineering rivers)

Answer 4

• river restoration
• wetland conservation
• land use management
• urban green planning