Why Are Urban Areas More Likely to Flood After Heavy

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why are urban areas more likely to flood after heavy precipitation than undeveloped areas?

• A)Buildings and paved roads don't absorb water, so run off is significantly greater in developed areas
• B)Precipitation is usually greater in urbanized areas than in natural areas due to heat islands.
• C)Urbanized areas are almost always built on floodplains and hence are more prone to flooding.
• D)Most urban areas don't have adequate sewer systems to handle the rain.

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