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Flood Warnings
Age 13 · Civics
Public flood warnings combine rainfall forecasts and river-level measurements. They give people time to move to safety.
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In the picture
- A wall screen: coloured rain patches and a rising line showing the rainfall forecast.
- A rain gauge: a clear tube that collects rainwater to measure how much has fallen.
- A river gauge: a marked post in the water showing the river’s height.
- A loudspeaker: a device that broadcasts a spoken warning.
- A telephone: a handset for calling and receiving updates.
Examples
- A phone alert buzzes after heavy rain, telling you to avoid a flooded road.
- A town siren sounds when a river rises, and residents move to higher ground.
Key takeaways
- Flood warnings use both rainfall forecasts and river-level measurements.
- Early warnings give people time to move to safety.
Quiz: Flood Warnings (Age 13)
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What two kinds of information do public flood warnings combine?
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Why are early flood warnings important?
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What does a river gauge show?
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