Cambridge International A Level · Geography (9696)

River flood hazards and impacts: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on River flood hazards and impacts.

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Question 1

1 mark

Within a meandering river channel, where is a point bar (slip-off slope) typically located?

Question 2

1 mark

In the context of the groundwater system, which statement best defines the water table?

Question 3

1 mark

A river is calculated to have a 50-year flood recurrence interval. What is the statistical probability of a flood of this magnitude occurring in any single year?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is an example of a soft engineering strategy for flood prevention?

Question 5

1 mark

In the drainage basin hydrological cycle, how is channel storage distinct from surface water storage?

Question 6

2 marks

Define the term throughfall as it relates to the movement of water within a drainage basin system.

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Question 7

4 marks

Briefly describe the process of sedimentation that leads to the formation of natural levées during flood events.

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Question 8

6 marks

Explain how deforestation leads to a decrease in baseflow while simultaneously increasing the peak discharge shown on a storm hydrograph.

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Question 9

4 marks

Briefly describe the processes of throughfall and stemflow, and explain how they facilitate the movement of water from the canopy to the soil surface.

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Question 10

4 marks

Explain the formation of levées and floodplains, with specific reference to the processes of overbank flooding and vertical accretion.

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