Understanding Floods and Prediction Methods
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What is the ranking of floods among all natural disasters?

  • Fourth to fire, earthquakes, and landslides
  • Third to fire and earthquakes
  • The most common
  • Second to fire (correct)

    • What is a common condition that can contribute to flooding?

  • Drought
  • High atmospheric pressure
  • Deep snow on the ground (correct)
  • Low humidity

    • What happens when a river covered in ice begins to melt?

  • The ice becomes stronger and more stable
  • The ice becomes lighter and floats away
  • The ice remains intact and unchanged
  • The surface of the ice cracks and breaks into large pieces (correct)

    • What is the result of a large human-made dam breaking?

    <p>The results can be devastating, with a destructive force similar to a tidal wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur when deep snow melts together with heavy rain and sudden warmer weather?

    <p>Serious flooding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can heavy rains result in?

    <p>Rivers overflowing and flooding the surrounding land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can broken ice dams cause?

    <p>Flooding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can melting snow contribute to?

    <p>High water levels in rivers and streams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen when a large human-made dam fails to hold the water collected behind it?

    <p>The results can be devastating, with a destructive force similar to a tidal wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can unleash dam waters do to the surrounding area?

    <p>Cover the ground in metres of mud and debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

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