Which risk increases when rapid urbanization constricts a river channel with natural levees?

💡 Explanation

When urbanization constricts a river channel with natural levees, less floodplain area and increased impervious surfaces reduces infiltration and increases runoff. Consequently, flash flooding risk increases due to decreased porosity, rather than subsidence, accelerated erosion, or weakened vegetation which rely on different environmental changes.

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