Practice Floodplain Mapping and Zoning - 3.2.3 | 3. Applications in Engineering | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does GIS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what kind of data it analyzes.

Question 2

Easy

Name one guideline used for floodplain zoning in the US.

💡 Hint: It's a federal agency that deals with emergencies.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

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Question 1

What technology is primarily used in floodplain mapping?

  • Remote Sensing
  • GIS
  • Both

💡 Hint: Consider which technologies analyze geographical data.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about comprehensive planning.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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