Floods Are Becoming More Common Primarily Because

question 24

Multiple Choice

Floods are becoming more common primarily because

• A)precipitation has increased worldwide.
• B)populations are more concentrated in vulnerable watersheds.
• C)land use has changed,altering runoff,erosion and infiltration patterns.
• D)the "sponge effect" of forests releases large and unpredictable amounts of water.

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