Floods are becoming more common primarily because

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Land use changes such as deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural intensification can alter the natural infiltration, runoff, and erosion patterns, increasing the frequency and intensity of floods in vulnerable areas. While precipitation patterns can play a role, the primary cause of the increasing frequency of floods is human activity and changes to the natural environment. The "sponge effect" of forests releasing water is not a significant factor in flood frequency.

Floods Are Becoming More Common Primarily Because