The diagrams below show how houses can be protected in areas which are prone to flooding.

The flowcharts provide key information regarding the importance of the

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and how it can protect houses from flooding.

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, it is clear from the diagram that the upper flowchart demonstrates how the

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and floodgate work effectively to defend houses and transform water to the other side.

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the second diagram illustrates an alternative way to defend houses from sinking, but it seems not

effective

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as the previous one.

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what is shown, the first flowchart describes the significance of the

stopbank

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and how it works as a barrier. When there is rainy weather, the floodgate transfers the rainwater to the

river side

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riverside

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, the

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has a freeboard tool at the top, which contributes to stopping the

drain

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water from flooding the house area. In terms of the second diagram, where there is no

stopbank

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, the river water goes to the house area.

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, the house is constructed with high columns and a freeboard of 300 mm that helps in raising the building.

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, the construction height is above the 100-year flooding level.

To conclude

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, the first option looks more effective in protecting the building from flooding and sinking