In case study 6, find answers to the following questions:

a. Describe the state of the drainage system of the study area. What is the main flaw of the drainage channels during flooding events?

b. What is downscaling and when are downscaling methods used? What downscaling method was used in this study? Search for and name two more downscaling methods and provide a brief description/comparison of the two.

c. What is the best way to decrease the risk of floods in urban areas as stated in this study? What other ways could you recommend? Name and discuss at least two.

Data from problem 6 In case study 5, find answers to the following questions:

a. Name two other terms that are used to refer to structural and nature-based flood mitigation strategies. Which are more effective? Why?

b. What does BMP stand for? Can green BMPs be solely relied upon? Elaborate.

c. What does vegetation resemble when it comes to simulations? What scheme was used to model vegetation in this study? What model was used for the simulation?

d. Which scenario generated the best results and why do you think that is?