Why are floods in urban areas particularly dangerous?
1.city buildings do not allow flood waters to recede.
2.flood waters spread pollutants and diseases more rapidly.
3.flood waters permanently damage crop soils.
4.most cities are built in flood zones.

How did the environment influence settlement patterns in colonial america? * 1 point a. early settlers stayed near rivers for farmland and transportation b. early settlers stayed in hilly areas to avoid frequent floods in coastal areas c.early settlers quickly moved to the mountains to avoid hot summers d. early settlers only lived on coastal islands to prevent indian attacks