This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which factor did NOT contribute to the flooding around Jakarta, Indonesia, in February 2007, which ... (Read 24 times)

Kthamas

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Kimmy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c


Kthamas

  • Member
  • Posts: 546
Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Wow, this really help

ricroger

  • Member
  • Posts: 352
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Did you know?

The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

There used to be a metric calendar, as well as metric clocks. The metric calendar, or "French Republican Calendar" divided the year into 12 months, but each month was divided into three 10-day weeks. Each day had 10 decimal hours. Each hour had 100 decimal minutes. Due to lack of popularity, the metric clocks and calendars were ended in 1795, three years after they had been first marketed.

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Segregation according to resource factor among 40 species of British passerine birds. Segregation according to resource factor among 40 species of British passerine birds.
Deimos in color on February 21, 2009 by the same (not to scale) Deimos in color on February 21, 2009 by the same (not to scale)
In 2007, primatologists studying chimpanzees in Senegal reported something amazing; chimpanzees were In 2007, primatologists studying chimpanzees in Senegal reported something amazing; chimpanzees were
Sumatran Tiger Fewer than 400, Indonesia and Texas Ocelot Fewer than 250, southern United States, ... Sumatran Tiger Fewer than 400, Indonesia and Texas Ocelot Fewer than 250, southern United States, ...
The striking structural similarity between the translocation factor EF-G (right) and the ternary The striking structural similarity between the translocation factor EF-G (right) and the ternary
Particles measured, 1970 - 2008 and Trend in Organic Compound 1990 - 2007 Particles measured, 1970 - 2008 and Trend in Organic Compound 1990 - 2007
Video: Acids and bases - definition

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library