Coastal flooding can be reduced by prediction by using the Met Office, which is a type of forecasting used to predict the likelihood of a flood through weather forecasts in the UK. Coastal flooding can be reduced by prevention; such as the building design (special features to protect buildings from flooding). An example of this is houses on stilts to prevent them from being flooded. This is used in Amsterdam, Netherlands. MEDC's and LEDC's both have access to the IPCC which is used as an assessment of climate change. This is an example of prediction. Another example of prediction is The Environment Agency used by MEDC's monitor sea conditions 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year. The Thames barrier located in London is a flood barrier and is used as a way of preventing flooding through protecting 125 square kilometres of central London from flooding caused by tidal surges.
Surveillance of the water levels using systems such as off shore buoys, MET office satellites, and seasonal patterns can help reduce the effects of coastal flooding through prediction, as areas can be evacuated, saving the lives of the locals. Areas such as Brighton receive flood warnings from the MET office via radio and tv, and can leave if there is a severe warning. Effects of coastal flooding can also be reduced through prevention, by building structures such as coastal walls to keep water outside a coastal town, or floating houses that move with the water level so they are not flooded and destroyed. Amsterdam has installed floating houses, so the damage caused by flooding is prevented. Will Roseby
Good answer will. Try to fully explain each point to avoid going back over it again. Eg your point about the met office. Clear with examples and efficient in your explanation of prevention methods. 6/6
there is several way s in which coastal flooding can be predicted and prevented. medc's: tend to use satellite sytems like the met office which predicts weather and surveys a warning level upon the forcast- and advertise the weather on the tv and radio alerting the locals about the weather. bouys are also used detecting wave patterns within the water when the patterns get to a dangerous level an office is alerted that posts the deatials for others to see on the internet radion and tv.
ledc's use a reliable weather pattern whgich has been passed down for centuries- this pattern is most seen in india when it is used by farmers looking at the weather to know what the best time is to plants their seeds; the monsoons come twice a year and the rivers in india flood with water, this time is the best time to plant the seeds. rural agriculture depends on these methods. there are aslo ways in which countries can prevent coastal flooding medcs love to use coastal barriers these barriers filter an exact amount of water that comes through a river this tops tidal surges from flooding cities along rivers. another way of preventing damage is building houses (designing) houses to adjust to flooding. Amsterdam is a good example of this. ledcs will use coastal walls sub-coastal trenches and trees. coastal walls prevent water from entering in to a city, sub coastal trenches are deep trenches dug into the ground which stops water from flooding in land filling the trench. trees are used to absorb the water if it does flood they are best built near piping systems. both ledcs and medcs have created clever designd in preventing and predicting floods
In your second point 'an office', who? Your point about Indian farmers is irrelevant. Keep it focused on coastal flooding. Watch your spelling. Lastly, how long would this take you to write? You have 5/6 minutes to get full marks. You have covered some good points, one good example and got a clear 5 marks. However I would give 6/6. Exam sas
Coastal flooding can be reduced through prediction and prevention. Satellites predict the likelihood of a flood and forecasters like the Met Office predict this and inform people on the internet, radio and TV. Also, The Environment Agency who monitor sea conditions 24 hours a day 365 days a year using offshore buoys, these are methods of prediction used by MEDC's in countries like the UK.
Floating houses is a way to protect people from a flood, as the water comes in the houses will just float, this is used in The Netherlands as it is prone to flooding because it is on low lying land (floating houses are affordable because The Netherlands is a MEDC). Also, in parts of Africa use stilts on their houses because it is cheaper than floating houses as these parts of Africa are LEDC's which just works the same way. These are way of prevention to the flood.
What do the environment agency do with their information? You need to fully explain your point on Africa a little clearer. Great use of the Netherlands as an example. I would try and get a uk example in. Such as coastal walls or Thames barrier.
Coastal flooding can be reduced in a number of ways, using advanced or not so advanced methods of prediction and prevention. An example of some predictions an MEDC would use (such as The Netherlands) is using off shore buoys, radio warnings from the Met Office, using satellites and looking at the water level differences in each season. An LEDC would only use basic weather systems, looking at the history for the particular area that may be prone to flooding, discovering a pattern throughout the seasons. Floating houses are an example of prevention that MEDC's would use to tackle the floods. The houses rise with the water level, so water never submerges the house fully. Coastal barriers may also be built to prevent any incoming floods in a low lying area in an MEDC, such as Brighton in the UK. An LEDC, like Bangladesh, would most likely put houses on stilts in place, in the hope that the water will pass under the house. An LEDC may also use trees to act as a barrier to the floods.
Intro is too long. In and out. Remember. Exam sas. You have outline a number of good prediction methods but only briefly. You need to EXPLAIN. What do you mean by coastal barriers? Like the Thames barrier or coastal walls? Some good ideas. Explain them properly.
Coastal flooding can be reduced through prediction and prevention. If you can predict a coastal flood then you can prepare for the flood by evacuating people therefore reducing the effect of the flood. Off shore buoys can be used to predict floods by signaling a rise in the height of the sea. We know that if the sea rises then there is likely to be a flood so this is a good method for predicting a flood. If you use a prediction method in a LEDC you can reduce the effect on the country because the people there can prepare for an imminent flood.
By using methods of prevention you can reduce the effect of a coastal flood over the areas that have been protected. For example if you construct a sea wall to defend an area from flood water. By setting up coastal flooding prevention's like the sea wall you are preventing the chance of serious effects from any possible floods. If you do manage to prevent a flood in a MEDC then you can save the city money.
USE EXAMPLES!!! You have explained two points really really well here. You need to mention a couple more points, one pred, one prev. Use a case study. Eg London, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, Brighton. You are restricted to 2 if you do not use a range of methods and an example.
Floods can be predicted easily now thanks to the presence of new technology like satellite imaging weather warnnings by the met office and the warning of the rise in sea levels and surges by the IPCC as well as the Environment agency.The prevention methods vary between HEDC's and LEDC's. The LEDC's with high flood alerts like bangladesh have now housed on stilts and also storm shelters which can house many. In HEDC's like the Netherlands have floating houses and house on stilts and not to forget the dykes that were built on a feeble attempt to loosen the effects on flooding In London house on stilts are present in the docklands near the river and the Thames barrier was built to prevent London from getting flooded after the 1953 floods
Prediction and Prevention are different betwwen lower and higher income countries. Prevention is more often used in high income countries due to the advancements in technology for example forecasting put in place in England by the MET office,which uses satelites the predict the likelyhood of floods on tv, radio and the web which may be harder to access in a low income country. Low income countries use basic prediction methods such as the season. This entails looking at history and predicting what time of year floods are most likely to occur.
Prevention in high income countries contains very expensive investments such as the Thames barrier in London which is very significant method of flood prevention. There are other investments on flood prevention in high income countries such as a floating houses scheme implemented in Holland where in the event of a flood,the house is less likely to be toppeled and destoyed. In low income countries, cheaper alternatives must be used in order to reduce the number of houses destroyed by floods such as putting houses on stilts which is less effective however it the best option for countries that cannot make large investments on things like floating houses.
Coastal Flooding can be reduced via Prediction and Prevention. Equipment such as satellites and shore buoys are used in MEDCs to predict flooding using the wave and weather patterns. Another major prediction method used by MEDSs is the The Environment Agency which is a 24/7 sea monitoring system. In London there is the Thames Barriers which will protect the city from major floods but these barriers are very expensive so mainly MEDCs can afford them. Other forms of Prevention used by MEDCs are the amphibious houses that can work in and out of water.
LEDCs such as Bangladesh do not have access to such limitless funds so they often spend more money on prevention than prediction. Systems such as the stilts attached to houses are used very often as they are quite cheap and made out of natural materials. As well as that, trees are planted along the riverbed to absorb water before it enters.
By using methods to predict/prevent coastal flooding you can help save a lot of lives and prevent property from being destroyed. An example of a prediction method is using offshore buoys. These are float like devices made to mark a disturbance in the sea. This allows people to be aware a flood is coming and prepare. An example of prevention is creating a coastal wall to prevent a flood from going over it, or take most of the floods impact, or if a flood happens there would not be as much water as of the wall. There are other methods to stop floods as well which can be very simple such as planting lots and lots of trees where near the water to adsorb most of the water that floods. A lot of countries find simple methods the most useful as they are usually cheaper and are still efficient. By predicting and preventing floods you are actually saving more money than spending as you will have to spend less money on repairing the damage and you will also save many lives. Many countries are being affected by coastal flooding such as Bangladesh so many methods of preventing and predicting coastal flooding are being put in place over there.
No need to mention why it is important. Not in the question. You need to mention examples within the explanation. You have a half effort of mentioning Bangladesh at the end.
You mix in prediction and prevention. It should be:
Coastal flooding can be reduced through prediction in many ways such as satelite systems like the met office which gives warnings on tv, radio and internet. Off shore buoys are used to detect wave patterns and send messages back to land on incoming dangerous water levels. In countries such as the Netherlands they use methods of prevention such as floating houses. The floating houses will rise with the water and they won't be damaged. In places such as London and Brighton they use barriers to prevent water from flooding the surrounding areas. LEDC's are more likely to use methods such as houses on stilts where the water passes underneath the houses. Trees will be used to absorb water but are less effective than the other methods as they won't stop much water.
Good range of solutions, 3 examples, all points fully explained. Last point could be explained a little better. Give an example of where might use this method.
you can reduce coastal flooding through predication, such as history of the area, satellite images,the Met Office have buoys out at sea. these measure the strength and height of the waves so that they can tell us if there will be a surge. in london they use the Thames barrier which stop the river from flooding. in LEDC's they use much cheaper options. some being that they plat tress by rivers so that they soak up some of the water, they also dig big holes that will fill up with water to try and remove some water and prevent damage. a final way that they try and stop coastal flooding is by using sandbags which will absorb some of the waves energy.
(predication?)Your answer is a little all over the place. Think about the structure and watch your spag. Generally some good ideas. One example breifly mentioned. You need to have the key points clearly explained in order to get full marks. 5/6
Prediction methods are used to know when a flood is coming such as using offshore buoys which are floats placed in the water to detect changes in the current or you could use a MET office satilite which is a satilite system that reports the change in the sea. The offshore buoys are a cheaper method than a satilite hooked up to the MET office and are often used by places that are quite poor such as Bangladesh while MET office satalites are usually used by richer places such as Bristol. Prevention methods are used to try and stop a flood once it has happened. An example of this is planting trees near a flooding area to adsorb most of the water that floods, another prevention method is a flood barrier which is a barrier that stops flooding that can be raised or lowered to stop water getting in to a place or to release trapped water. As mentioned before, a poor country such as Bangladesh would use the tree method as it is effective for a cheap price. London have already set up a huge flood barrier for the river Thames as they were so worried that it would flood. London most likely used a flood barrier rather than a different method as it is quite a rich city that could afford to use a very effective method for an expensive price.
6/6. Great improvement max, good work. This reads far better and is a much better structure. Can you see the difference in WHY you got the marks in the second answer?
Prediction methods help countries work out when flooding may occur and where they will strike. MEDC's use much more reliable sources to predict when flooding may occur, for example the UK use the MET Office to predict when flooding may occur; in some of the worst affected areas where flooding is common they may use Off Shore Buoys that detect when the sea levels rise over the safe limit, these Buoys send the information to the mainland. In London we have the Thames Barrier which holds back the flood waters; protecting the city. These prediction and Prevention infer-structures cost millions of pounds to implement.
LEDC's however have much cheaper methods of prediction and prevention. Much of what they use to predict flooding is past history and seasonal methods for example the Monsoon Season in India. They have to use these methods because they have no money to spend on multi million dollar prediction and prevention systems. in places such as India they plant trees (long term method of prevention) which soak up flood water. They also use sand bags and sometimes dig giant holes for the flood water to rush into preventing major cities, roads and towns from being affected by the floods.
Slightly long. Could you write this by hand in 5 mins? Check your use of (Infer-structures). Great MEDC examples and explanations. Good example of the monsoon season, remember that this is asking about coastal flooding so you need to link your point to the question. 6/6
Many methods of prediction can be used such as satellites from the MET office, of shore buoys and weather patterns such as heavy rainfall and monsoon seasons can be used to predict when a flood is going to occur. Coastal towns in the UK such as Brighton get regular weather updates from the met office and so can tell when a flood will strike.To prevent a flood we can use methods such as coastal walls, floating houses, planting trees and building houses on stilts. In the United Kingdom they have a coastal wall ,the Thames barrier which is used to stop the Thames from flooding into London. Alex Mulcahy
Many different methods of prediction can be used to help reduce the effects of coastal flooding. A major example of this would be the Meteorological (MET) Office here in the UK, which sifts through data received from satellites to predict the weather for upcoming days and weeks. Regular updates from the MET Office help keep coastal communities such as Brighton informed about possible floods. Offshore buoys are also used to gain data for the MET Office, but are also used in LEDCs as the main prediction system as the governmental budgets can't afford a MET Office styled system.
Prevention is also key to reducing the effects of coastal flooding. The Thames Barrier is an example of this, the barrier stops tidal surges and abnormally high tides from coming up the Thames into London. On a smaller scale, areas with houses on stilts and even amphibious houses can be used to minimize the damage caused if a flood does get through other defences. In LEDCs Sandbags and planting of trees are some of the only viable methods of prevention due to low budgets.
Some fantastic explanations Izak. Well done. Like Alex, you clearly separate prev and pred. I would add another prediction method to be safe. Eg seasonal predictions. 6/6
Flooding can be predicted though many different methods. For example, in MEDC's such as the UK off shore buoys are used to tell you occurring wave patterns at a point in the sea and if there is a chance of a storm surge. Also the met office forecasting is used to predict the likelihood of a flood in a certain area, and finally the history of flooding in an area and whether they are prone to it or not. By using these methods of prediction governments are able to take precautions to reduce the risk of flooding, or potential damage that the flooding would cause, through prevention and preparation. One example of prevention is in Amsterdam, where architects have built floating houses so as the water levels rise, so will the house. They have also installed houses on stilts, putting the houses above ground level so the risk of flooding is therefore reduced. In other MEDC's they have built tidal barriers as a good way to prevent flooding. In LEDC's like Bangladesh they have built sub coastal trenches which are deep trenches built just outside of the city that fill up and stop the city's flooding. Trees are also a common method to prevent floods, however they are not as affective as other methods because they only absorb a certain amount of water. Danny Ellard
Danny. A good answer. Examples, plenty of points and well explained. You could however, be more efficient in your answer. You have too much "filler". If you're not making a specific point, don't bother. This answer would not fit in an exam. 6/6
Coastal flooding can be predicted in lots of different MEDCs and LEDCs for example in England we use the met office to predict weather and the EA which help in the evacuation process and help in spreading awareness Prevention methods are different in MEDC's in countries like the Netherlands they have giant levees and they have houses stilts an floating houses and in the UK ,in London houses near the docklands on on the Thames bank they have houses on stilts and the Thames barrier which is raised high risk In LEDCS like Bangladesh that have houses on stilts and they have large storm shelters which can house many during a flood
Ben. You have a few great examples here but you are limited by the fact you do not properly explain any of your points. You should have 1 prediction and 1 prevention explained. Have a look at Danny's met office explanation and add below please. 4/6
Coastal flooding can be predicted in a number of ways. In th UK, one of which is where the met office looks at satellite pictures and determines when and where different types of flood-causing weather will occur. The environment agency then helps to raise awareness in which ways are best for residents near the coast to defend themselves as much as possible. in LICs like bangladesh, they use radio broadcasts to tell the nation when a flood is going to occur. In a HIC, such as England, they have the Thames barrier so that when the water level rises, to an extent the houses in the vicinty will be protected.
Watch your grammar. (Second sentence). You're prevention methods blend into your prediction. Make your answer really clear. You have a great answer for prediction but you lack detail and breadth on your prevention methods. You could talk about Amsterdam, sandbags etc.
Coastal flooding can be reduced by prediction by using the Met Office, which is a type of forecasting used to predict the likelihood of a flood through weather forecasts in the UK. Coastal flooding can be reduced by prevention; such as the building design (special features to protect buildings from flooding). An example of this is houses on stilts to prevent them from being flooded. This is used in Amsterdam, Netherlands. MEDC's and LEDC's both have access to the IPCC which is used as an assessment of climate change. This is an example of prediction. Another example of prediction is The Environment Agency used by MEDC's monitor sea conditions 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year. The Thames barrier located in London is a flood barrier and is used as a way of preventing flooding through protecting 125 square kilometres of central London from flooding caused by tidal surges.
ReplyDeleteGood answer Stephen. Mention of prediction and prevention with examples. 6/6
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Surveillance of the water levels using systems such as off shore buoys, MET office satellites, and seasonal patterns can help reduce the effects of coastal flooding through prediction, as areas can be evacuated, saving the lives of the locals. Areas such as Brighton receive flood warnings from the MET office via radio and tv, and can leave if there is a severe warning. Effects of coastal flooding can also be reduced through prevention, by building structures such as coastal walls to keep water outside a coastal town, or floating houses that move with the water level so they are not flooded and destroyed. Amsterdam has installed floating houses, so the damage caused by flooding is prevented.
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Good answer will. Try to fully explain each point to avoid going back over it again. Eg your point about the met office. Clear with examples and efficient in your explanation of prevention methods. 6/6
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William , 2/6. Your answer is so unnecessary and full of bullshit. Fix up and revise more
Deletethere is several way s in which coastal flooding can be predicted and prevented.
ReplyDeletemedc's: tend to use satellite sytems like the met office which predicts weather and surveys a warning level upon the forcast- and advertise the weather on the tv and radio alerting the locals about the weather.
bouys are also used detecting wave patterns within the water when the patterns get to a dangerous level an office is alerted that posts the deatials for others to see on the internet radion and tv.
ledc's use a reliable weather pattern whgich has been passed down for centuries- this pattern is most seen in india when it is used by farmers looking at the weather to know what the best time is to plants their seeds; the monsoons come twice a year and the rivers in india flood with water, this time is the best time to plant the seeds. rural agriculture depends on these methods.
there are aslo ways in which countries can prevent coastal flooding
medcs love to use coastal barriers these barriers filter an exact amount of water that comes through a river this tops tidal surges from flooding cities along rivers. another way of preventing damage is building houses (designing) houses to adjust to flooding. Amsterdam is a good example of this.
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will use coastal walls sub-coastal trenches and trees.
coastal walls prevent water from entering in to a city, sub coastal trenches are deep trenches dug into the ground which stops water from flooding in land filling the trench. trees are used to absorb the water if it does flood they are best built near piping systems.
both ledcs and medcs have created clever designd in preventing and predicting floods
In your second point 'an office', who? Your point about Indian farmers is irrelevant. Keep it focused on coastal flooding. Watch your spelling. Lastly, how long would this take you to write? You have 5/6 minutes to get full marks. You have covered some good points, one good example and got a clear 5 marks. However I would give 6/6. Exam sas
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ReplyDeleteCoastal flooding can be reduced through prediction and prevention. Satellites predict the likelihood of a flood and forecasters like the Met Office predict this and inform people on the internet, radio and TV. Also, The Environment Agency who monitor sea conditions 24 hours a day 365 days a year using offshore buoys, these are methods of prediction used by MEDC's in countries like the UK.
ReplyDeleteFloating houses is a way to protect people from a flood, as the water comes in the houses will just float, this is used in The Netherlands as it is prone to flooding because it is on low lying land (floating houses are affordable because The Netherlands is a MEDC). Also, in parts of Africa use stilts on their houses because it is cheaper than floating houses as these parts of Africa are LEDC's which just works the same way. These are way of prevention to the flood.
What do the environment agency do with their information? You need to fully explain your point on Africa a little clearer. Great use of the Netherlands as an example. I would try and get a uk example in. Such as coastal walls or Thames barrier.
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The environment agency inform people over the internet, radio and on TV that there is a flood and warning people
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DeleteCoastal flooding can be reduced in a number of ways, using advanced or not so advanced methods of prediction and prevention. An example of some predictions an MEDC would use (such as The Netherlands) is using off shore buoys, radio warnings from the Met Office, using satellites and looking at the water level differences in each season. An LEDC would only use basic weather systems, looking at the history for the particular area that may be prone to flooding, discovering a pattern throughout the seasons. Floating houses are an example of prevention that MEDC's would use to tackle the floods. The houses rise with the water level, so water never submerges the house fully. Coastal barriers may also be built to prevent any incoming floods in a low lying area in an MEDC, such as Brighton in the UK. An LEDC, like Bangladesh, would most likely put houses on stilts in place, in the hope that the water will pass under the house. An LEDC may also use trees to act as a barrier to the floods.
ReplyDeleteIntro is too long. In and out. Remember. Exam sas. You have outline a number of good prediction methods but only briefly. You need to EXPLAIN. What do you mean by coastal barriers? Like the Thames barrier or coastal walls? Some good ideas. Explain them properly.
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By coastal barriers I meant coastal walls.
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DeleteCoastal flooding can be reduced through prediction and prevention. If you can predict a coastal flood then you can prepare for the flood by evacuating people therefore reducing the effect of the flood. Off shore buoys can be used to predict floods by signaling a rise in the height of the sea. We know that if the sea rises then there is likely to be a flood so this is a good method for predicting a flood. If you use a prediction method in a LEDC you can reduce the effect on the country because the people there can prepare for an imminent flood.
ReplyDeleteBy using methods of prevention you can reduce the effect of a coastal flood over the areas that have been protected. For example if you construct a sea wall to defend an area from flood water. By setting up coastal flooding prevention's like the sea wall you are preventing the chance of serious effects from any possible floods. If you do manage to prevent a flood in a MEDC then you can save the city money.
USE EXAMPLES!!! You have explained two points really really well here. You need to mention a couple more points, one pred, one prev. Use a case study. Eg London, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, Brighton. You are restricted to 2 if you do not use a range of methods and an example.
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Floods can be predicted easily now thanks to the presence of new technology like satellite imaging weather warnnings by the met office and the warning of the rise in sea levels and surges by the IPCC as well as the Environment agency.The prevention methods vary between HEDC's and LEDC's. The LEDC's with high flood alerts like bangladesh have now housed on stilts and also storm shelters which can house many. In HEDC's like the Netherlands have floating houses and house on stilts and not to forget the dykes that were built on a feeble attempt to loosen the effects on flooding
ReplyDeleteIn London house on stilts are present in the docklands near the river and the Thames barrier was built to prevent London from getting flooded after the 1953 floods
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DeleteRudra, 1/6. Wtf is your answer, it was the worst out of all the answers I've read in my entire life. Fix up and revise more.
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Prediction and Prevention are different betwwen lower and higher income countries. Prevention is more often used in high income countries due to the advancements in technology for example forecasting put in place in England by the MET office,which uses satelites the predict the likelyhood of floods on tv, radio and the web which may be harder to access in a low income country. Low income countries use basic prediction methods such as the season. This entails looking at history and predicting what time of year floods are most likely to occur.
ReplyDeletePrevention in high income countries contains very expensive investments such as the Thames barrier in London which is very significant method of flood prevention. There are other investments on flood prevention in high income countries such as a floating houses scheme implemented in Holland where in the event of a flood,the house is less likely to be toppeled and destoyed. In low income countries, cheaper alternatives must be used in order to reduce the number of houses destroyed by floods such as putting houses on stilts which is less effective however it the best option for countries that cannot make large investments on things like floating houses.
Good answer trellis. A great mix of examples and methods of pred and prev. Good detail in your explanations. 6/6
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DeleteCoastal Flooding can be reduced via Prediction and Prevention. Equipment such as satellites and shore buoys are used in MEDCs to predict flooding using the wave and weather patterns. Another major prediction method used by MEDSs is the The Environment Agency which is a 24/7 sea monitoring system. In London there is the Thames Barriers which will protect the city from major floods but these barriers are very expensive so mainly MEDCs can afford them. Other forms of Prevention used by MEDCs are the amphibious houses that can work in and out of water.
ReplyDeleteLEDCs such as Bangladesh do not have access to such limitless funds so they often spend more money on prevention than prediction. Systems such as the stilts attached to houses are used very often as they are quite cheap and made out of natural materials. As well as that, trees are planted along the riverbed to absorb water before it enters.
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Some great points regarding prevention using examples. Your points regarding prediction are not as we'll explained.
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By using methods to predict/prevent coastal flooding you can help save a lot of lives and prevent property from being destroyed. An example of a prediction method is using offshore buoys. These are float like devices made to mark a disturbance in the sea. This allows people to be aware a flood is coming and prepare. An example of prevention is creating a coastal wall to prevent a flood from going over it, or take most of the floods impact, or if a flood happens there would not be as much water as of the wall. There are other methods to stop floods as well which can be very simple such as planting lots and lots of trees where near the water to adsorb most of the water that floods. A lot of countries find simple methods the most useful as they are usually cheaper and are still efficient. By predicting and preventing floods you are actually saving more money than spending as you will have to spend less money on repairing the damage and you will also save many lives. Many countries are being affected by coastal flooding such as Bangladesh so many methods of preventing and predicting coastal flooding are being put in place over there.
ReplyDeleteNo need to mention why it is important. Not in the question. You need to mention examples within the explanation. You have a half effort of mentioning Bangladesh at the end.
DeleteYou mix in prediction and prevention. It should be:
Prediction methods, explanations, examples
Prevention methods, explanations, examples
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Coastal flooding can be reduced through prediction in many ways such as satelite systems like the met office which gives warnings on tv, radio and internet. Off shore buoys are used to detect wave patterns and send messages back to land on incoming dangerous water levels. In countries such as the Netherlands they use methods of prevention such as floating houses. The floating houses will rise with the water and they won't be damaged. In places such as London and Brighton they use barriers to prevent water from flooding the surrounding areas. LEDC's are more likely to use methods such as houses on stilts where the water passes underneath the houses. Trees will be used to absorb water but are less effective than the other methods as they won't stop much water.
ReplyDeleteGood range of solutions, 3 examples, all points fully explained. Last point could be explained a little better. Give an example of where might use this method.
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you can reduce coastal flooding through predication, such as history of the area, satellite images,the Met Office have buoys out at sea. these measure the strength and height of the waves so that they can tell us if there will be a surge. in london they use the Thames barrier which stop the river from flooding. in LEDC's they use much cheaper options. some being that they plat tress by rivers so that they soak up some of the water, they also dig big holes that will fill up with water to try and remove some water and prevent damage. a final way that they try and stop coastal flooding is by using sandbags which will absorb some of the waves energy.
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wow, very good answer 6/6
Delete(predication?)Your answer is a little all over the place. Think about the structure and watch your spag. Generally some good ideas. One example breifly mentioned. You need to have the key points clearly explained in order to get full marks. 5/6
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Prediction methods are used to know when a flood is coming such as using offshore buoys which are floats placed in the water to detect changes in the current or you could use a MET office satilite which is a satilite system that reports the change in the sea. The offshore buoys are a cheaper method than a satilite hooked up to the MET office and are often used by places that are quite poor such as Bangladesh while MET office satalites are usually used by richer places such as Bristol.
ReplyDeletePrevention methods are used to try and stop a flood once it has happened. An example of this is planting trees near a flooding area to adsorb most of the water that floods, another prevention method is a flood barrier which is a barrier that stops flooding that can be raised or lowered to stop water getting in to a place or to release trapped water. As mentioned before, a poor country such as Bangladesh would use the tree method as it is effective for a cheap price. London have already set up a huge flood barrier for the river Thames as they were so worried that it would flood. London most likely used a flood barrier rather than a different method as it is quite a rich city that could afford to use a very effective method for an expensive price.
6/6. Great improvement max, good work. This reads far better and is a much better structure. Can you see the difference in WHY you got the marks in the second answer?
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Prediction methods help countries work out when flooding may occur and where they will strike. MEDC's use much more reliable sources to predict when flooding may occur, for example the UK use the MET Office to predict when flooding may occur; in some of the worst affected areas where flooding is common they may use Off Shore Buoys that detect when the sea levels rise over the safe limit, these Buoys send the information to the mainland. In London we have the Thames Barrier which holds back the flood waters; protecting the city. These prediction and Prevention infer-structures cost millions of pounds to implement.
ReplyDeleteLEDC's however have much cheaper methods of prediction and prevention. Much of what they use to predict flooding is past history and seasonal methods for example the Monsoon Season in India. They have to use these methods because they have no money to spend on multi million dollar prediction and prevention systems. in places such as India they plant trees (long term method of prevention) which soak up flood water. They also use sand bags and sometimes dig giant holes for the flood water to rush into preventing major cities, roads and towns from being affected by the floods.
Slightly long. Could you write this by hand in 5 mins? Check your use of (Infer-structures). Great MEDC examples and explanations. Good example of the monsoon season, remember that this is asking about coastal flooding so you need to link your point to the question. 6/6
DeleteMany methods of prediction can be used such as satellites from the MET office, of shore buoys and weather patterns such as heavy rainfall and monsoon seasons can be used to predict when a flood is going to occur. Coastal towns in the UK such as Brighton get regular weather updates from the met office and so can tell when a flood will strike.To prevent a flood we can use methods such as coastal walls, floating houses, planting trees and building houses on stilts. In the United Kingdom they have a coastal wall ,the Thames barrier which is used to stop the Thames from flooding into London.
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6/6. Good answer Alex. You have clearly set out the different predictive and preventative methods. Good use of examples and a concise answer.
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Many different methods of prediction can be used to help reduce the effects of coastal flooding. A major example of this would be the Meteorological (MET) Office here in the UK, which sifts through data received from satellites to predict the weather for upcoming days and weeks. Regular updates from the MET Office help keep coastal communities such as Brighton informed about possible floods. Offshore buoys are also used to gain data for the MET Office, but are also used in LEDCs as the main prediction system as the governmental budgets can't afford a MET Office styled system.
ReplyDeletePrevention is also key to reducing the effects of coastal flooding. The Thames Barrier is an example of this, the barrier stops tidal surges and abnormally high tides from coming up the Thames into London. On a smaller scale, areas with houses on stilts and even amphibious houses can be used to minimize the damage caused if a flood does get through other defences. In LEDCs Sandbags and planting of trees are some of the only viable methods of prevention due to low budgets.
Some fantastic explanations Izak. Well done. Like Alex, you clearly separate prev and pred. I would add another prediction method to be safe. Eg seasonal predictions. 6/6
DeleteFlooding can be predicted though many different methods. For example, in MEDC's such as the UK off shore buoys are used to tell you occurring wave patterns at a point in the sea and if there is a chance of a storm surge. Also the met office forecasting is used to predict the likelihood of a flood in a certain area, and finally the history of flooding in an area and whether they are prone to it or not. By using these methods of prediction governments are able to take precautions to reduce the risk of flooding, or potential damage that the flooding would cause, through prevention and preparation. One example of prevention is in Amsterdam, where architects have built floating houses so as the water levels rise, so will the house. They have also installed houses on stilts, putting the houses above ground level so the risk of flooding is therefore reduced. In other MEDC's they have built tidal barriers as a good way to prevent flooding. In LEDC's like Bangladesh they have built sub coastal trenches which are deep trenches built just outside of the city that fill up and stop the city's flooding. Trees are also a common method to prevent floods, however they are not as affective as other methods because they only absorb a certain amount of water. Danny Ellard
ReplyDeleteDanny. A good answer. Examples, plenty of points and well explained. You could however, be more efficient in your answer. You have too much "filler". If you're not making a specific point, don't bother. This answer would not fit in an exam. 6/6
DeleteCoastal flooding can be predicted in lots of different MEDCs and LEDCs for example in England we use the met office to predict weather and the EA which help in the evacuation process and help in spreading awareness
ReplyDeletePrevention methods are different in MEDC's in countries like the Netherlands they have giant levees and they have houses stilts an floating houses and in the UK ,in London houses near the docklands on on the Thames bank they have houses on stilts and the Thames barrier which is raised high risk
In LEDCS like Bangladesh that have houses on stilts and they have large storm shelters which can house many during a flood
Ben. You have a few great examples here but you are limited by the fact you do not properly explain any of your points. You should have 1 prediction and 1 prevention explained. Have a look at Danny's met office explanation and add below please.
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Coastal flooding can be predicted in a number of ways. In th UK, one of which is where the met office looks at satellite pictures and determines when and where different types of flood-causing weather will occur. The environment agency then helps to raise awareness in which ways are best for residents near the coast to defend themselves as much as possible. in LICs like bangladesh, they use radio broadcasts to tell the nation when a flood is going to occur. In a HIC, such as England, they have the Thames barrier so that when the water level rises, to an extent the houses in the vicinty will be protected.
ReplyDeleteWatch your grammar. (Second sentence). You're prevention methods blend into your prediction. Make your answer really clear. You have a great answer for prediction but you lack detail and breadth on your prevention methods. You could talk about Amsterdam, sandbags etc.
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yeah watch your grammar wtf
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