2. Conservation Practices and Philosophies

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a flood prevention barrier?

   Hint

   Think about what stops water from getting into buildings.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of planting bamboo.

   Hint

   What does it do in relation to floodwaters?

3. 3.

   What material is commonly used in flood prevention barriers?

   • Wood
   • Concrete
   • Mud

   Hint

   Consider the strength of materials when thinking about barriers.

4. 4.

   True or False: Traditional knowledge has no relevance to modern conservation efforts.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how people in the past dealt with similar issues.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a modern conservation project in your area; how effectively did they integrate traditional practices in their approach?

   Hint

   Look for old materials or techniques in the constructions.

6. 6.

   Design a flood prevention strategy for a fictional historic site. What elements would you include, and how would you justify your choices?

   Hint

   Think about the best practices we've discussed in class.