Question

Which of the following reasons is expected to increase the risk of flooding?

• A. Population growth
• B. Urbanisation
• C. Climate change
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

In the future, climate change is likely to result in an increased chance of flash floods and coastal inundation. Australia’s growing population and urbanization are likely to place increased pressure on our waterways and to increase the chance of flooding in cities and the number of properties and people exposed to floodwaters.