Developing Countries Suffer Greater Loss of Life from Flooding Because

question 2

Multiple Choice

Developing countries suffer greater loss of life from flooding because of

• A) higher population.
• B) the lack of monitoring and warning capabilities.
• C) a greater degree of urbanization.
• D) a greater degree of river channelization.
• E) a higher frequency of flash floods.

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