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Kthamas

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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.


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Kimmy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c


Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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