3.2.3 - Floodplain Mapping and Zoning
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Practice Questions
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What does GIS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of data it analyzes.
Name one guideline used for floodplain zoning in the US.
💡 Hint: It's a federal agency that deals with emergencies.
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What technology is primarily used in floodplain mapping?
💡 Hint: Consider which technologies analyze geographical data.
True or False: Floodplain zoning only applies to residential areas.
💡 Hint: Think about comprehensive planning.
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Imagine you are an urban planner tasked with redesigning a city that frequently floods. Identify the steps you would take using floodplain mapping and zoning principles.
💡 Hint: Think about the steps from data analysis to implementation.
Critically assess the effects of a floodplain zoning law that allows limited development in high-risk zones. What are the potential consequences?
💡 Hint: Reflect on long-term impacts versus short-term gains.
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