Why Has Flooding Increased Recently? Flashcards

1
Q

Clearing trees for Houses & Buildings (deforestation)

A

Trees which absorb rainwater are removed for houses and buildings , much of it now runs-off into rivers

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2
Q

Heavier Rainfall due to ________

A

Climate Change

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3
Q

Building on floodplains

A

County councils allowed construction on foodplains

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