Society/Human
The harmful chemicals of ____ [from the damaged buildings] can put citizens at risk for illnesses.
mold
The second worst flood to hit Venice was on ____.
November 12, 2019
Tourism has brought an increase in _________.
prices on goods and services.
What year was MOSE’s first and only test run?
2020
Since 1872 how many floods a year is Venice hit with?
About 2 a year.
What is Venice built on?
Wooden pillars in the lagoon.
What is a “storm surge”?
An unusual rise in sea levels due to storms pushing water towards the shore.
The economic growth from tourism has brought more ____________.
employment opportunities to the local area.
OR
improvement in the regional economic level.
How often is the Netherlands expected to get flooded with the Delta Project?
Every 4000 years
What is the boating speed limit in Venice?
11 km/hr
How high above sea level is the lowest part of Venice?
55cm above sea level.
How do the floods impact ecosystems?
sea water is moved into the lagoon and contaminants other water systems. (Disrupted ecosystems and loss of biodiversity).
The salt water from floods impacts many buildings, how does this affect their economy?
More flooding and damage leads to less tourism and more fixing costs.
How much energy is reduced by hybrid engine boats?
80%
The MOSE system is flawed as people in ______ are still being affected.
lower-lying areas
What famous historical building is prone to damage fro floods?
St. Mark’s Basilica.
What human activity [now banned] contributed to Venice sinking further?
Pumping groundwater from beneath the lagoon (20TH century)
61cm
At what height does the water have to be for the MOSE barriers to rise?
110 cm
Large boats and cruise ships impact the ecosystems. How?
Large cruise ships contribute to erosion and damage to the city's foundations, as well as the need for dredging of canals.
What is the Delta Project?
This Dutch project inspired ideas for Venice’s flood control and has kept the Netherlands dry for over 4,000 years
What is Candela
This Swedish company developed hydrofoil boats as an eco-friendly solution for Venice’s water traffic