Middle East International School Grade 8 Social Sciences Vocabulary Quiz

A flash flood is the most dangerous flood that happens quickly with little or no warning.

A flash flood may happen with a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop.

Floods can have positive impacts when they bring nutrient-rich silt to farmlands or replenish water sources.

<p>The Nilometer was built by the Egyptians to measure the water level of the River Nile during the annual flood season.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>London is susceptible to flooding from the River Thames due to the continual rise in the water level of the river throughout the years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A flood barrier was built over the River Thames to control flooding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flooding is a major challenge for the Delta Works in the Netherlands because the rise in sea level in the future would demand the structures to be built higher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Levees are constructed along the Mississippi River to prevent flooding from high discharges on the river.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bringing welcome relief to people and lands suffering from prolonged drought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coastal flooding occurs when ocean storms dump large amounts of water on a coast, raising the sea level in that area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Damage to human lives, 2. Damage to property (including houses and cars), 3. Disruption to transport routes, 4. Disruption to business, 5. Cost of deploying emergency services, environment agency, and local authority staff.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least 250 or 300 people were killed, and approximately 1,500 people are still missing according to data from the province government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The disruption to transport routes affected car owners and rail travelers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The authorities sent thousands of soldiers to rescue actions into the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Mesopotamian flood legend in the 'Epic of Gilgamesh' tells the story of a hero-king of Sumer who faces a great flood and builds a boat to save himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the Ancient India flood legend, Manu is warned by a fish about an impending flood. He builds a boat and rescues himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Ancient China flood legend features Yu the Great, a savior-hero who successfully tames the flood by dredging the land to create outlets to the sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main effects of Hurricane Katrina included 80% flooding of New Orleans, an official death toll of 1,577, disruption to the oil industry, and over 1.7 million people losing power for weeks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engineers and politicians have emphasized new technology and integrated flood prevention systems due to the severe adverse impacts floods can have on the economy and loss of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Nilometer built by the Egyptians in 715 AD was crucial for measuring the water levels of the Nile River, which was essential for predicting floods and managing agricultural activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers