25/26 Floods

Open Ended

What is the significance of forecasting in relation to natural hazards?

Multiple Choice

What are the two critical concepts that meteorologists analyze to respond to natural hazards?

• Precursor and Mitigation

• Warning and Response

• Data and Analysis

• Survival and Technology

Multiple Choice

What are the causes of flooding?

• Intense precipitation

• Hurricane storm surges

• Melting snow

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between Fluvial and Pluvial floods?

• Fluvial floods are caused by heavy rainfall

• Pluvial floods are seasonal

• Fluvial floods are independent of water bodies

• Pluvial floods can occur anywhere

Multiple Choice

What factors influence the severity of flooding according to the image?

• Soil porosity

• Human activities

• Weather patterns

• Geographical location

Open Ended

How have humans altered the landscape that could affect the intensity and frequency of flooding?

Multiple Choice

What should you do if you encounter flood waters according to the safety protocols?

• Turn around and find another route

• Swim through the water

• Drive through the water

• Stay on the bridge

Multiple Choice

What are the two basic types of floods mentioned in the image?

• Fluvial Floods and Pluvial Floods

• River Floods and Ocean Floods

• Seasonal Floods and Permanent Floods

• Heavy Rain Floods and Overflow Floods

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident