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Why flooding is more likely to occur in urban areas than wooded rural areas?
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∙ 11y ago
vegetation in wooded areas will absorb a lot of water. Urban areas have a lot of pavement which is not absorbent. Urban areas also have municipal water delivery and sewer systems which can both overflow for various reasons
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What are geographical solutions to the flooding?
more flooding must occur
What can result when poor farming practices occur in areas that receive little rain?
In areas where poor farming practices occur where there is little rain, dust storms are likely to strike. This means that a lot of the topsoil is carried away as it is dry.
where in the world are floods most likely-to occur?
They mostly happen in south America or in Mexico where the land is dry is where the floods occur.Floods most commonly occur near a river or a coastal area, they commonly occur near low lying areas and areas below sea level. Floods can also be contributed to by mountain runoff
What regions of the world do floods occur?
Most likely in the Americas
Where is a drought most likely to occur?
In a desert or any place dry.
What disease is most likely to occur from poor sanitation and flooding?
Dysentery is one disease that is likely to occur from poor sanitation and flooding.
Which of these wold most likely occur as the ice caps melt?
Ocean levels rise and low land areas will flood. There is all ready areas flooding.
Why does flash flooding occur in city areas?
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Where is flood more likely to occur?
Floods can occur almost anywhere, especially in the pivotal United States. As well they can span over areas of any size. Beside the fact that near some bodies of water there is dry weather, there is still a chance that flooding may occur. Mainly places that are low-lying, are near water, or are downstream from a dam are some of the most likely areas where flooding can occur, which it can be dangerous out there near the untamed water. So if your home insurance does not cover flooding, do not buy a plot near any source of abundant water.
What is localised flooding?
"Localized" -- Flooding that will occur in smaller areas, just certain local places that usually flood within a fairly limited area. Such as "localized flooding may occur in parts of the state's southeast counties if the rain continues, but no serious widespread flooding will occur in any large areas of the state." The opposite is widespread or regional flooding which covers more area(s) than local.
What is most likely to occur when an earthquake happens under whater?
tsunami,flooding
What type of erosion is most likely to occur during flooding?
soil erosion
Can flooding occur in the desert?
Yes, flash floods are relatively common in some desert areas.
What are developments that are likely to occur in rural areas?
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Where do floods more likely occur?
Floods can occur almost anywhere, especially in the pivotal United States. As well they can span over areas of any size. Beside the fact that near some bodies of water there is dry weather, there is still a chance that flooding may occur. Mainly places that are low-lying, are near water, or are downstream from a dam are some of the most likely areas where flooding can occur, which it can be dangerous out there near the untamed water. So if your home insurance does not cover flooding, do not buy a plot near any source of abundant water.
Where is a flood most likely to occur?
near coastal areas
Is fog likely to occur in mountains or swampy areas?
Yes.
