Which Factor Did NOT Contribute to the Flooding Around Jakarta

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which factor did NOT contribute to the flooding around Jakarta, Indonesia, in February 2007, which killed dozens and forced the evacuation of more than 400,000 people?

• A)torrential rains
• B)deforestation of hillsides near the city
• C)a volcanic eruption that occurred just prior to the flooding
• D)storm drains and rivers clogged with trash
• E)inadequate urban planning

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