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What consequences could occur if advanced warning systems are not installed in flood-prone areas?
What consequences could occur if advanced warning systems are not installed in flood-prone areas?
- A rise in unemployment
- Difficulty in predicting and preparing for floods (correct)
- A decrease in rebuilding costs
- An increase in tourism
How can embankments and levees contribute to flood management strategies?
How can embankments and levees contribute to flood management strategies?
- By increasing the risk of flash floods
- By accelerating the flow of water during floods
- By reducing the chances of flash floods (correct)
- By promoting soil erosion
What is the primary purpose of building dams according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of building dams according to the text?
- To worsen the impact of natural disasters
- To cause unemployment
- To regulate water flow and prevent floods (correct)
- To increase profits
How does silt deposition by floods affect the flooded soil?
How does silt deposition by floods affect the flooded soil?
What role do mangrove plantations play in protecting coastlines during tsunamis?
What role do mangrove plantations play in protecting coastlines during tsunamis?
What characterizes a meteorological drought?
What characterizes a meteorological drought?
What type of drought is caused by a decrease in water reserves in sources like aquifers and lakes?
What type of drought is caused by a decrease in water reserves in sources like aquifers and lakes?
Which factor can trigger agricultural drought independently of precipitation levels?
Which factor can trigger agricultural drought independently of precipitation levels?
What can result from agricultural drought impacting crop production and livestock?
What can result from agricultural drought impacting crop production and livestock?
In areas suffering from desertification and erosion, what natural disaster can occur during a drought?
In areas suffering from desertification and erosion, what natural disaster can occur during a drought?
How can hydrological drought impact the price of goods in international markets?
How can hydrological drought impact the price of goods in international markets?
What is one of the factors that can exacerbate the effects of floods?
What is one of the factors that can exacerbate the effects of floods?
What is one of the benefits of floods mentioned in the text?
What is one of the benefits of floods mentioned in the text?
How can floods lead to casualties according to the text?
How can floods lead to casualties according to the text?
What is one of the impacts of floods on trade as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the impacts of floods on trade as mentioned in the text?
How can floods affect water supplies according to the text?
How can floods affect water supplies according to the text?
What is one of the consequences of floods on agriculture according to the text?
What is one of the consequences of floods on agriculture according to the text?
