3.2.3. Floodplain Mapping and Zoning

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does GIS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what kind of data it analyzes.

2. 2.

   Name one guideline used for floodplain zoning in the US.

   Hint

   It's a federal agency that deals with emergencies.

3. 3.

   What technology is primarily used in floodplain mapping?

   • Remote Sensing
   • GIS
   • Both

   Hint

   Consider which technologies analyze geographical data.

4. 4.

   True or False: Floodplain zoning only applies to residential areas.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about comprehensive planning.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.