Why Would Urbanizing a Location Increase That Location's Potential for Catastrophe

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why would urbanizing a location increase that location's potential for catastrophe?

• A) People might be forced to live in low lying or unstable lands susceptible to landslides or floods.
• B) Urbanization can interfere with the drainage of the land making it more likely to flood, landslide, or subside.
• C) Native plants can be removed, increasing erosion of land.
• D) Higher population density would cause damage to increase.
• E) All of the above are reasons why urbanization might increase catastrophes.

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