Coastal flooding Key terms of coastal flooding. Thames flooding case study. 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAQA Created by: sarah-alexandraCreated on: 05-01-14 15:20 storm surge An offshore surge of the sea level (caused by strong winds) 1 of 20 spring tides Occur once a fortnight when the gravitation pull of the sun and moon combine 2 of 20 estuary Where a river meets the sea 3 of 20 financial disaster zone An area where the economic impact would be most sever 4 of 20 political paralysis Politicians forced to focus entirely on flood disaster, neglecting other issues 5 of 20 infrastructure transport, sewers, bridges etc. 6 of 20 property assets houses, offices, shops etc. 7 of 20 1953 What year was it when the thames flooded? 8 of 20 january What month was it when the thames flooded? 9 of 20 north sea There was a large flood from a storm surge which funelled down from the... 10 of 20 326 The poor flood defences collapsed killing ? people 11 of 20 69 How many tube stations are in the thames flood zone? 12 of 20 400 How many schools are in the thames flood zone? 13 of 20 16 How many hospitals are in the thames flood zone? 14 of 20 live 1.25 people ? in the flood zone. 15 of 20 property assets ? are estimated at £100 billion 16 of 20 1.5 million How many commuters work in thames-side location? 17 of 20 1984 The thames barrier was built between 1974 and ? 18 of 20 1.6 billion It cost ? to build 19 of 20 2007 On average the barrier is closed 4-6 times a year but this is increasing. In ? it was closed more than 100 times 20 of 20
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