11.4.2. Floodplain Mapping

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of floodplain mapping?

   Hint

   Consider why it is essential for civil engineering.

2. 2.

   Name one technology used in floodplain mapping.

   Hint

   Think of tools that gather and analyze geographic data.

3. 3.

   What is the goal of floodplain mapping?

   • To create beautiful landscapes
   • To identify flood-prone areas
   • For recreational purposes

   Hint

   Think about the importance of safety in building sites.

4. 4.

   True or False: Remote sensing plays no role in floodplain mapping.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the technologies used in mapping.

5. 5.

   Design a simplified floodplain mapping process for a small coastal town, including technologies and methods to be used.

   Hint

   Think about the steps and tools that help collect and analyze data.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how climate change may alter floodplain mapping efforts in the next ten years.

   Hint

   Reflect on how historical data might not apply in changing climatic conditions.