What are the negative impacts human development on a flood plain can cause?
(4 marks) b) Referring to a large named drainage basin, explain how natural processes can change fluvial landforms. (12 marks) (Marks available: 16) Answer Answer outline and marking scheme for question: 1 a) A short answer question but you still need to demonstrate a knowledge of the characteristics of a flood plain and their value to man. Marks will be awarded for mentioning the following: • Flood plain characteristics, for example, low lying, fertile, flat. • Provide opportunities for recreation, farming, and development. • Negative impacts: buildings can be damaged by floods, possible death / injury to residents, buildings and concrete increase the speed of drainage raising the flood risk and frequency. Increased costs of insurance, bridges will limit river flow, engineering works may be hindered. Mark also allocated for the use of an example to support your answer. b) A much longer answer is required here and you should spend approximately 25 marks on this. You will be expected to
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