Question

1. Urban flooding is to be treated as a separate disaster because
(a) the problems of urban areas are unique
(b) urban areas get flooded easily
(c) the causes of urban flooding are different
(d) urban and riverine flooding are similar
2. Urban flooding occurs very quickly as.......
(a) the drainage is usually blocked
(b) storm water drainage is poor
(c) encroachments obstruct flow of water
(d) developed catchments increase faster flow times​

Answer 1

Answer:

Major issues and problems confronting US cities today include those involving fiscal difficulties, crowding, housing, traffic, pollution, public education, and crime. Several of these problems stem directly from the fact that cities involve large numbers of people living in a relatively small amount of space.