17 Questions
What consequences could occur if advanced warning systems are not installed in flood-prone areas?
Difficulty in predicting and preparing for floods
How can embankments and levees contribute to flood management strategies?
By reducing the chances of flash floods
What is the primary purpose of building dams according to the text?
To regulate water flow and prevent floods
How does silt deposition by floods affect the flooded soil?
It adds nutrients to the soil
What role do mangrove plantations play in protecting coastlines during tsunamis?
They reduce the impact of high tide levels
What characterizes a meteorological drought?
Below-average precipitation over an extended period
What type of drought is caused by a decrease in water reserves in sources like aquifers and lakes?
Hydrological drought
Which factor can trigger agricultural drought independently of precipitation levels?
Soil conditions and erosion
What can result from agricultural drought impacting crop production and livestock?
Price increases of goods and loss of international competitiveness
In areas suffering from desertification and erosion, what natural disaster can occur during a drought?
Dust storms
How can hydrological drought impact the price of goods in international markets?
Reducing the price competitiveness of exported goods
What is one of the factors that can exacerbate the effects of floods?
Deforestation
What is one of the benefits of floods mentioned in the text?
Restoring underground water supplies
How can floods lead to casualties according to the text?
Drowning
What is one of the impacts of floods on trade as mentioned in the text?
Closure of airports
How can floods affect water supplies according to the text?
Contaminating water supplies
What is one of the consequences of floods on agriculture according to the text?
Washing away crops
Test your knowledge on the causes and effects of floods, including factors like heavy monsoon rainfall, dam failures, tsunamis, and more. Learn about the impact of floods exacerbated by deforestation, poor infrastructure, and inadequate warning systems.
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