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Causes and Effects of Floods Quiz

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What consequences could occur if advanced warning systems are not installed in flood-prone areas?

A rise in unemployment

Difficulty in predicting and preparing for floods (correct)

A decrease in rebuilding costs

An increase in tourism

How can embankments and levees contribute to flood management strategies?

By increasing the risk of flash floods

By accelerating the flow of water during floods

By reducing the chances of flash floods (correct)

By promoting soil erosion

What is the primary purpose of building dams according to the text?

To worsen the impact of natural disasters

To cause unemployment

To regulate water flow and prevent floods (correct)

To increase profits

How does silt deposition by floods affect the flooded soil?

It adds nutrients to the soil Signup and view all the answers

What role do mangrove plantations play in protecting coastlines during tsunamis?

They reduce the impact of high tide levels Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a meteorological drought?

Below-average precipitation over an extended period Signup and view all the answers

What type of drought is caused by a decrease in water reserves in sources like aquifers and lakes?

Hydrological drought Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can trigger agricultural drought independently of precipitation levels?

Soil conditions and erosion Signup and view all the answers

What can result from agricultural drought impacting crop production and livestock?

Price increases of goods and loss of international competitiveness Signup and view all the answers

In areas suffering from desertification and erosion, what natural disaster can occur during a drought?

Dust storms Signup and view all the answers

How can hydrological drought impact the price of goods in international markets?

Reducing the price competitiveness of exported goods Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that can exacerbate the effects of floods?

Deforestation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of floods mentioned in the text?

Restoring underground water supplies Signup and view all the answers

How can floods lead to casualties according to the text?

Drowning Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the impacts of floods on trade as mentioned in the text?

Closure of airports Signup and view all the answers

How can floods affect water supplies according to the text?

Contaminating water supplies Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of floods on agriculture according to the text?

Washing away crops Signup and view all the answers