Floods and Erosion Control Paper

Floods and Erosion Control Paper

Floods and Erosion Control Paper

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GENERAL

Humans alter the surrounding environment and land to build our structures in both urban and rural settings. Although we often desire to be near features like rivers and shorelines, we take measures and we build a variety of structures to protect our properties and ourselves from the possibility of flooding and erosion. The following table lists some examples of each.

Flood Control Structures Erosion Control Structures

Dam

Dike

Levee

Canal

Seawall

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Revetment

Windbreak

Breakwater

Jetty

Groin

Seawall

Terracing

DIRECTIONS

1. Review and select one Flood control structure and one Erosion control structure from the table above. For each control structure you chose, respond to the following items:

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Describe the control structure and its purpose.

Explain how the landscape is altered over time due to the control structure.

Explain at least one benefit or advantage of using the control structure.

Explain at least one drawback or negative impact of using the control structure.

Give a real-world example of each structure and include a photograph of each structure that demonstrates how it works.

Floods and Erosion Control Paper

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