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PUPIL
ACTIVITY 10
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10.
Sequencing
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Lynmouth
Flood Sequencing Activity TWO
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Pupils sort the following statements into a logical order. Justify their decisions… People moved their valuables upstairs The ground became saturated (full up with water!) Sand bags were sent out by the council A lot of people did not hear the flood warning because it was at night In the first two weeks of August 1952 there was a lot of rain The army helped to evacuate people who were stranded in their homes The Environment agency sent out flood warnings An improved flood warning system was put into place There was a very heavy thunderstorm on the night of the 15th August 1952 The discharge (amount of water) in the River Lyn rose gradually Repair work on Lynmouth began The River Lyn reached it's peak discharge A heavy thunderstorm was forecast by the met' office The force of the river knocked down bridges and houses were destroyed too Appeals were sent out for help The discharge of the river Lyn rose rapidly |