Floodplain Knowledge
What do floodplains do to runoff?
Floodplains slow down runoff
Define the word: Floodplain
What is it called when a City or Town makes a rule to prohibit something from happening to the community?
City Codes / Regulations
What flood happened in Pennsylvania in 1889 and killed over 2000 people?
Whats the safest place to be during a flood
Higher grounds
How do floodplains affect water temperature?
Floodplains moderate the temperature of the water
Define the word: Infiltration
Infiltration is: The process of water moving through soil and rocks that make it to Earths surface to be stored as groundwater.
What is the term used when people choose to help keep the wildlife sites protected and secure without payment?
Volunteering
What hurricane caused catastrophic flooding in New Orleans in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina
How to prepare for a flood
Elevate, anchor utilities, Waterproof your basement, Clear debris from gutters and move your furniture
Whats the primary biological benefit of Floodplains?
Floodplains enhance biological productivity and biodiversity
Define the term: Flood Peaks
Flood Peaks are: the highest elevation point reached by a flood wave
What is it called when a community has money put together to help support the natural areas?
Community Funding
What U.S. river flooded in 1993, causing widespread damage across Midwest?
Mississippi River Flood (1993)
What should you not do during a flood?
Do not allow yourself to become boxed in.
How do floodplains affect sediments entering the water?
Floodplains heavily reduce the amount of sediments entering waters.
Define the word: Wetland
Wetlands are: Areas where water covers the soil, or is present at the surface of the soil.
What is restoring wetlands?
Helps absorb floodwater and reduce flooding
Who caused the Great Flood of 1993?
James Robert Scott
True or False, when a flood is over, you can turn back your electricity back on?
False
What are floodplains a primary habitat for?
Floodplains are habitats for rare and endangered species
Define the word: Waterfowl
A diverse family of birds that frequently visit water. This can include Swans, Geese, and Ducks.
In 1990, Pierce County, Washington created the ______ act that protects forests, agriculture, and other critical resource areas.
The Washington Growth Act
What is the most famous flood in history?
Mississippi River – 1927
What does "Turn Around, Don't drown" mean?
To warn people of the hazards of walking or driving a vehicle through flood waters