Factors leading to floods Flashcards
1
Q
increased discharge
A
physical
2
Q
river flood definition
A
when a bankfull capacity of a river channel is exceeded
3
Q
heavy rainfally>saturated floodplane
A
physical
4
Q
land use
A
physical
5
Q
slope gradient
A
physical
6
Q
increased deforestation
A
human
7
Q
urban development on a floodplane-type of property
A
human
8
Q
shape of river channel
A
physical
9
Q
previous weather conditions
A
physical
10
Q
rock type
A
physical
