Floods & Droughts
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Explore the impacts of floods & droughts.
Throughout the series of missions you will explore the ecological, social-cultural, and economic impacts that floods and droughts can have.
After each mission that you successfully complete, you will receive a code number. After the third mission, you will be asked to enter the three-digit code to complete the game.
Missions
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Explore the impacts of floods and droughts through our 3 lenses!
Social-Cultural
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Economic
Ecological
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Ecological
This mission will ask you to consider some of the ecological impacts of floods and droughts. .
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Look closely at the image and learn about ways droughts can impact an ecosystem
The image will give you the information you need to complete the mission
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Which of the following ecological impacts is most likely to occur from a drought?
Pollution of rivers and waterways
Increased Wildfires
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Analyzing the animated data, which of the following states experienced exceptional drought in 2018?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
Nevada
Colorodo
california
Image Credit: NOAA Climate.gov
U.S. Drought Monitor
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Look closely at the image and learn about ways floods can impact an ecosystems
The image will give you the information you need to complete the mission
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What are ways that flooding can impact coastal ecosystems?
Floods can deplete the nutrients present in coastal ecosystems
Floods can increase the likelihood of wildfires
Run-off from floods can introduce pollutants such as sediment, pesticides, and fertilizer
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You have a thorough understanding of the ecologoical eimpacts of floods and droughts.
Your first code number is 2
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Missions
Introduction
Socio-Cultural
This section will present you with information relating to the socio-cultural impacts of floods and droughts. Watch the videos provided and/or read the context carefully before answering the questions. Good Luck!
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New York experienced an unprecedent amount of extreme flash flooding from hurricane Ida. Who was most impacted by the floods?
Low-income and immigrant residents
Stock brokers in Wall Street
Watch the video above for insight. Read the article above for insight.
Airport workers at Newark
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You've gained a deeper understanding of the socio-cultural impacts of floods and droughts
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Drought has many impacts negatively affecting humans emotionally and physically. How may drought contribute to negative relations and tensions between societies/governments?
Establishment of an hourly limit on water usage per region
Inflation of prices on water
Increase conflicts for water sources
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You've gained a deeper understanding of the socio-cultural impacts of floods and droughts
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According to the video some areas will experience extreme precipitation while others will become drier. What is one health risks that will come about as a result of dryer conditions?
Lukemia
Dengue fever
Lymes Disease
Congratulations!
You've gained a deeper understanding of the socio-cultural impacts of floods and droughts
Your next code number is 9
Continue
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Economic Lens
For this next challenge, you will be provided with a series of hypothetical economic simulations and asked to answer questions about the likely outcomes for each simulation. Make sure to read each question and all answers carefully. Good luck!
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Look closely at the image to learn about ways floods and droughts can impact local economies.
For this next challenge, you will be provided with a series of hypothetical economic simulations and asked to answer questions about the likely outcomes for each simulation. Make sure to read each question and all answers carefully. Good luck!
Economic Lens
The image will give you the information you need to complete the next mission.
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Cote de L'eau, Louisiana is experiencing record-breaking rainfall and flooding in their downtown business district. What is NOT a likely economic impact of increased flooding?
The local economcy grows as new residents move into the downtown neighborhood.
There is a decrease in employment opportunities as downton businesses relocate to areas less impacted by flooding.
The town spends increasing amouts of local funds attempting to improve drainage in downtown and recovering from foods.
Great choice!
You undersatnd the economic impacts of flooding. Keep going to the next question!.
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Las Altas, New Mexico is suffering from a "hundred year drought". Which is the MOST likely result of the severe drought?
The town is forced to purchase and transport additional water for municipal use.
Local ranchers spend less money providing food and water for their livestock.
Town residents see their monthly water and electric bills decrease.
Great choice!
You have a grasp on the financial effects of droughts.. You have one more question to answer!.
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Home ownership among young professionals has dropped sharply all across the United States. Which of the following is NOT a financial barrier to purchasing a home?
It's incredibly cheap to repair a home after it's been flooded.
In areas prone to drought, food costs are significantly inflated.
Floods and droughts cause resale values to plummet years after purchasing a home.
In areas prone to drought, food costs are significantly inflated.
Home owners are required to purchase mandatory flood insurance due to living in a flood zone.
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That was not the answer we were looking for. Restart the question and keep trying!
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Great choice!
You can view the impacts of floods and droughts from an economic lens. You are ready to move on to the next challenge!
Your final code number is 7
Continue
You've completed all three missions! Enter your code below. 🌍
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Floods & Droughts
Start
Explore the impacts of floods & droughts.
Throughout the series of missions you will explore the ecological, social-cultural, and economic impacts that floods and droughts can have.
After each mission that you successfully complete, you will receive a code number. After the third mission, you will be asked to enter the three-digit code to complete the game.
Missions
Select a mission
Explore the impacts of floods and droughts through our 3 lenses!
Social-Cultural
Start
Start
Economic
Ecological
Start
Start
Ecological
This mission will ask you to consider some of the ecological impacts of floods and droughts. .
Go
Look closely at the image and learn about ways droughts can impact an ecosystem
The image will give you the information you need to complete the mission
Ready
Which of the following ecological impacts is most likely to occur from a drought?
Pollution of rivers and waterways
Increased Wildfires
Congratulations!
Continue
Try Again
That was not the answer we were looking for. Restart the question and keep trying!
Restart
Analyzing the animated data, which of the following states experienced exceptional drought in 2018?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
Nevada
Colorodo
california
Image Credit: NOAA Climate.gov U.S. Drought Monitor
Great Job!
Continue
Try Again
That was not the answer we were looking for. Restart the question and keep trying!
Restart
Look closely at the image and learn about ways floods can impact an ecosystems
The image will give you the information you need to complete the mission
Ready
What are ways that flooding can impact coastal ecosystems?
Floods can deplete the nutrients present in coastal ecosystems
Floods can increase the likelihood of wildfires
Run-off from floods can introduce pollutants such as sediment, pesticides, and fertilizer
Fantastic!
You have a thorough understanding of the ecologoical eimpacts of floods and droughts.
Your first code number is 2
Continue
Try Again
That was not the answer we were looking for. Restart the question and keep trying!
Restart
Missions
Introduction
Socio-Cultural
This section will present you with information relating to the socio-cultural impacts of floods and droughts. Watch the videos provided and/or read the context carefully before answering the questions. Good Luck!
Go
New York experienced an unprecedent amount of extreme flash flooding from hurricane Ida. Who was most impacted by the floods?
Low-income and immigrant residents
Stock brokers in Wall Street
Watch the video above for insight. Read the article above for insight.
Airport workers at Newark
Congratulations!
You've gained a deeper understanding of the socio-cultural impacts of floods and droughts
Continue
On no!
It seems you may have missed a question. Try again.
Restart
Drought has many impacts negatively affecting humans emotionally and physically. How may drought contribute to negative relations and tensions between societies/governments?
Establishment of an hourly limit on water usage per region
Inflation of prices on water
Increase conflicts for water sources
Congratulations!
You've gained a deeper understanding of the socio-cultural impacts of floods and droughts
Continue
On no!
It seems you may have missed a question. Try again.
Restart
According to the video some areas will experience extreme precipitation while others will become drier. What is one health risks that will come about as a result of dryer conditions?
Lukemia
Dengue fever
Lymes Disease
Congratulations!
You've gained a deeper understanding of the socio-cultural impacts of floods and droughts
Your next code number is 9
Continue
On no!
It seems you may have missed a question. Try again.
Restart
Economic Lens
For this next challenge, you will be provided with a series of hypothetical economic simulations and asked to answer questions about the likely outcomes for each simulation. Make sure to read each question and all answers carefully. Good luck!
Go
Look closely at the image to learn about ways floods and droughts can impact local economies.
For this next challenge, you will be provided with a series of hypothetical economic simulations and asked to answer questions about the likely outcomes for each simulation. Make sure to read each question and all answers carefully. Good luck!
Economic Lens
The image will give you the information you need to complete the next mission.
Ready
Cote de L'eau, Louisiana is experiencing record-breaking rainfall and flooding in their downtown business district. What is NOT a likely economic impact of increased flooding?
The local economcy grows as new residents move into the downtown neighborhood.
There is a decrease in employment opportunities as downton businesses relocate to areas less impacted by flooding.
The town spends increasing amouts of local funds attempting to improve drainage in downtown and recovering from foods.
Great choice!
You undersatnd the economic impacts of flooding. Keep going to the next question!.
Continue
Oops!
That was not the answer we were looking for. Restart the question and keep trying!
Restart
Las Altas, New Mexico is suffering from a "hundred year drought". Which is the MOST likely result of the severe drought?
The town is forced to purchase and transport additional water for municipal use.
Local ranchers spend less money providing food and water for their livestock.
Town residents see their monthly water and electric bills decrease.
Great choice!
You have a grasp on the financial effects of droughts.. You have one more question to answer!.
Continue
Oops!
That was not the answer we were looking for. Restart the question and keep trying!
Restart
Home ownership among young professionals has dropped sharply all across the United States. Which of the following is NOT a financial barrier to purchasing a home?
It's incredibly cheap to repair a home after it's been flooded.
In areas prone to drought, food costs are significantly inflated.
Floods and droughts cause resale values to plummet years after purchasing a home.
In areas prone to drought, food costs are significantly inflated.
Home owners are required to purchase mandatory flood insurance due to living in a flood zone.
Oops!
That was not the answer we were looking for. Restart the question and keep trying!
Restart
Great choice!
You can view the impacts of floods and droughts from an economic lens. You are ready to move on to the next challenge!
Your final code number is 7
Continue
You've completed all three missions! Enter your code below. 🌍
Enter your code here.