Question 44
Environmental Hazards and ConservationFlooding can be prevented by
- A.building houses and embarked roads in flood plains to prevent overflow of river water.
- B.dumping of refuse in drainage channels for onward transportation to ocean deeps
- C.building strong fence round residential houses, office blocks and school compounds
- D.planning towns and cities, especially in humid regions.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (planning towns and cities, especially in humid regions.)
Explanation
Good planning provides drains and keeps buildings off flood plains, which prevents floods; the other options make flooding worse or do nothing.