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All must be. If there is a body of water, there must be a risk of flooding if the circumstances are right. However, Netherlands must be at most risk, because a good proportion of the country is below sea-level, and is protected by dykes. If anything should cause a dyke to fail, the results would be catastrophic flooding.
What else can I help you with?
What areas are in danger of flooding?
Low-laying areas close to water are at risk of flooding
What is the biggest risk associated with flooding?
disease
Why do some countries need flooding?
they don't?
Why is south east England at constant risk of flooding?
It isn't.
How can human activity increase the risk of flooding?
building on floodplains
What are some negative effects on polders?
At risk of flooding which must be taken care of
Do humans increase the risk of flooding?
Humans can increase the risk of flooding through activities such as urbanization, deforestation, and poor land management practices that can lead to increased runoff and reduced water absorption capacity of the land. Climate change can also exacerbate flooding events by altering precipitation patterns and increasing the severity of storms.
Is the house or manufacturing business on the riverbank a risk?
It can be- most rivers are subject to flooding at times.
How do humans decrease the risk of floods?
Elevated ridges on the side of a river, called leevees can be built to decrease the risk of flooding.
What are the countries that will be submerge in water?
Countries that are at risk of being submerged due to rising sea levels include small island nations such as the Maldives, Tuvalu, and Kiribati. In addition, low-lying coastal countries like Bangladesh and the Netherlands are also vulnerable to flooding and land loss. These countries face significant challenges in adapting to climate change and mitigating its impact on their populations.
How and why may the economy of the area be affected by flooding?
Flooding may destroy crops in which countries like Africa and some other Asian countries rely on for their economic system.
What are Disadvantages of living by a river?
The main disadvantage... is that - unless there are adequate defenses, you may be at risk of flooding.
