Flooding Causes Flashcards by Cristian Beard

How does a steep slope increase surface run off and flooding?

Because of the steepness the water doesn’t have time to soak in and also thin soil means low infiltration

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How does deforestation effect flooding

Their is less interception from trees and the ground is easily saturated

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