Causes of Flooding
Geography · JC 1 · Flooding in the Tropics · 2.º Período

Causes of Flooding

Examine the physical and human causes of flooding in tropical regions. Differentiate between the mechanisms of flash floods and riverine floods.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB Syllabus 8813 Theme 1: Climate Change and FloodingLearning Outcome 2.2: Explain the causes of flooding

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Examine the physical and human causes of flooding in tropical regions. Differentiate between the mechanisms of flash floods and riverine floods.

Key Questions

  1. What natural meteorological factors contribute to flooding in the tropics?
  2. How does rapid urbanisation exacerbate flood risks in cities?
  3. What are the defining characteristics of flash floods versus riverine floods?

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