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.Explain how human and physical factors can increase flooding (6 marks) ​

Sagot :

Human factors increasing flood risk: urbanisation , because towns and cities have more impermeable surfaces. deforestation , because removing trees reduces the amount of water intercepted and increases run-off.


•Physical factors are below:
heavy rainfall.
long periods of rain.
snowmelt.
steep slopes.
impermeable rock (doesn't allow water through)
very wet, saturated soils.
compacted or dry soil.