Author Question: Which factor did NOT contribute to the flooding around Jakarta, Indonesia, in February 2007, which ... (Read 63 times)

Kthamas · **on:** Jul 13, 2018

Which factor did NOT contribute to the flooding around Jakarta, Indonesia, in February 2007, which killed dozens and forced the evacuation of more than 400,000 people?
a. torrential rains
b. deforestation of hillsides near the city
c. a volcanic eruption that occurred just prior to the flooding
d. storm drains and rivers clogged with trash
e. inadequate urban planning

Question 2

What do rivers continually strive to do?
a. Build up their sediment load.
b. Disburse their sediment load.
c. Minimize the energy they expend.
d. Maximize the energy they expend.
e. Maintain as straight a path as possible.