Why Are Urban Areas More Likely to Flood After Heavy

Multiple Choice

Why are urban areas more likely to flood after heavy precipitation than undeveloped areas?

A) Buildings and paved roads don't absorb water, so run off is significantly greater in developed areas
B) Precipitation is usually greater in urbanized areas than in natural areas due to heat islands.
C) Urbanized areas are almost always built on floodplains and hence are more prone to flooding.
D) Most urban areas don't have adequate sewer systems to handle the rain.