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New Homes on Low Ground
Age 16 · Sociology
Floodplains are flat areas near rivers that naturally flood. When new homes and businesses are built on this low ground, the damage from floods becomes much worse.
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In the picture
- Stone church on high ground: an old building placed above the flood level.
- Old stone houses on the hillside: established buildings on higher ground.
- Newer house on the low riverside: a recent development on ground that floods.
- Rescue boat between rooftops: evidence of deep water in the built area.
Examples
- A town expands onto a river’s floodplain, and later a flood reaches the new houses.
- A shopping center built on low ground near a creek floods during heavy rain.
Key takeaways
- Building on floodplains increases the risk and cost of flood damage.
- Older settlements often sit on higher ground because they were built to avoid floods.
Quiz: New Homes on Low Ground (Age 16)
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What happens to flood damage when new homes and businesses are built on floodplains?
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Why did older settlements often sit on higher ground?
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Which building is on ground that naturally floods?
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