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What is the primary cause of floods when the river is already flowing full?
What is the primary cause of floods when the river is already flowing full?
- Heavy rainfall in the lower catchments
- Intense rainfall when the river is flowing full (correct)
- Concentration of runoff from the tributaries
- Excessive rainfall in the upper catchments
What happens when the inundation is caused by high flow or overflow of water in an established watercourse?
What happens when the inundation is caused by high flow or overflow of water in an established watercourse?
- Flood occurs (correct)
- Storm surge occurs
- La Nina occurs
- Flash flood occurs
What is a common concern that has been increasing over the years?
What is a common concern that has been increasing over the years?
- Inadequate capacity of the rivers
- Excessive rainfall in river catchments
- The tendency to occupy the flood plains (correct)
- Poor drainage facilities
What is the result of the varying rainfall distribution?
What is the result of the varying rainfall distribution?
What is the primary characteristic of flash floods?
What is the primary characteristic of flash floods?
What is the primary factor that contributes to flash floods?
What is the primary factor that contributes to flash floods?
What is the main reason for urban floods?
What is the main reason for urban floods?
What type of flood occurs due to the sudden discharge of large volumes of water from glacier lakes?
What type of flood occurs due to the sudden discharge of large volumes of water from glacier lakes?
What is the main characteristic of river floods?
What is the main characteristic of river floods?
What is the effect of urbanization on natural terrain?
What is the effect of urbanization on natural terrain?
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