Human Impacts On Flooding

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Human Impacts on Flooding 1.

Sketch a brief hydrological cycle diagram to show the impact of urbanisation on water movement.

2. Bangladesh is a low lying country that borders the Himalayas. Explain how deforestation may exacerbate (make worse) the flood risk here (page 32-33)

3.

Channelising a river has both positive and negative impacts. Briefly explain using examples to back up your answer.

4. What is eustasy? (Google it!). What is thermal expansion? How are nations such as the UK to blame for these processes? 5. El Nino, increased frequency of hurricanes, polar ice caps melting, are all related to Global Warming. How?

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