Check You Understanding (6.3 – 6.8)
GLG110
#1. Why is the rick from flooding so high in Asia? (Select All that apply)
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Precipitation is intense during the monsoon season.
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Large population
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Population live along major rivers
#2. Which of the following is NOT a major factor that influences the damage that a flood causes?
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The number of dams on the river.
#3. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus focuses on understanding the balance that must be stuck when managing our water resources. Key ingredients of the Nexus include all but________.
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Agricultural use of water diminishes reservoir power generation #4. Which of the following is NOT an example of how urbanization influences a river or stream?
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Urbanization increases flood lag time by the network of street sewers.
#5. How might a river be affected if the surrounding area were to be converted from forest to farmland?
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Increased amounts of sediment would increase the gradient of the stream
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