Which Statement Is NOT True in Terms of Floods in Cities

question 9

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Parallel Processing

Parallel processing is the ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality. It's a part of the brain's natural mode of information processing for many functions.

Sequential Processing

The processing of information in a specific order, often linear, where one process leads directly to the next.

Parallel Processing

is the brain's capability to process multiple aspects of a problem or visual scene at the same time, enhancing speed and efficiency in cognitive functions.

Sequential Processing

The method of processing information in a linear, step-by-step manner, often associated with analytical and logical reasoning.