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1.5. Flood Hazard Mapping

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  1. 1.

    What are the three risk classifications used in flood hazard mapping?

    Hint

    Think about the levels of risk associated with flooding.

  2. 2.

    What is an inundation map?

    Hint

    Consider what it shows concerning flooding.

  3. 3.

    What is the main purpose of flood hazard mapping?

    • To entertain
    • To categorize flood risks
    • To measure rainfall
    Hint

    Consider the definition of flood hazard mapping.

  4. 4.

    True or False: Raster and polygon maps are the same.

    • True
    • False
    Hint

    Think about the formats!

  5. 5.

    Suppose a community has a mix of high and low-risk areas. How would you prioritize which areas need immediate flood risk mapping?

    Hint

    Reflect on where the most people and critical services are located.

  6. 6.

    In a case where community input is limited, suggest alternative methods for gathering flood data to enhance hazard mapping accuracy.

    Hint

    Think about technological tools that can provide insights.

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4 min

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70%

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