Asked by Marzena Mielcarek on Jun 06, 2024
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Which statement is NOT true in terms of floods in cities?
A) Cities tend to flood more than towns, partly because cities may have expanded onto flood plains or may have been built along shorelines of oceans and large lakes.
B) Cities are extra vulnerable to flooding because so much of the area is paved or covered in buildings that runoff from heavy rains can overwhelm the drainage systems.
C) The wetlands near cities have often been filled and developed so they cannot act as "natural sponges" to absorb a potential flood as it develops.
D) Cities actually flood less than towns, but the damage is more expensive in a city, and floods in cities create greater headlines.
Flood Plains
Flat areas next to rivers and streams that are prone to flooding, naturally fertile due to the deposition of river sediments.
- Understand the environmental issues and impacts stemming from urban development, including pollution and the exploitation of resources.
Verified Answer
LJ
Let's Just Sim TogetherJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The other three statements are true, but statement D is false as cities tend to flood more than towns due to their expanded size and urbanization.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the environmental issues and impacts stemming from urban development, including pollution and the exploitation of resources.
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