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What is the definition of a flood?
What is the definition of a flood?
- A heavy rainfall that produces a rise in water
- A sudden release of water by a debris flow or ice jam
- The accumulation of a large quantity of water at a place or the presence of more water than can be handled by the drainage of the area (correct)
- The rapid movement of water due to a storm
What is the primary characteristic of a flash flood?
What is the primary characteristic of a flash flood?
- The flood occurs during a storm
- The flood is caused by a dam failure
- The flood occurs in a coastal area
- The flood occurs within a few hours of the rainfall that produces the rise (correct)
What is a common cause of river floods?
What is a common cause of river floods?
- Tides
- Sudden snowmelt or thawing of glaciers
- A sudden release of water by a debris flow or ice jam
- Deforestation (correct)
What type of flood occurs when a river overspills its banks?
What type of flood occurs when a river overspills its banks?
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What is the primary cause of a coastal flood?
What is the primary cause of a coastal flood?
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What is NOT a type of flood?
What is NOT a type of flood?
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What is a common effect of coastal floods on the environment?
What is a common effect of coastal floods on the environment?
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What is the direction of rotation of a cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere?
What is the direction of rotation of a cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere?
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What is a measure to control floods?
What is a measure to control floods?
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What type of cyclone is also known as a hurricane or typhoon?
What type of cyclone is also known as a hurricane or typhoon?
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What is a measure to manage cyclones?
What is a measure to manage cyclones?
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What is a result of cyclones?
What is a result of cyclones?
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