Floods BP Review

How is soil like a sponge?

• It can hold only a limited amount of water

• It is healthiest when it gets as much water as possible

• It can only absorb fresh water, not salt water

• Although it doesn't move, it's actually a living creature

What was the direct cause of the flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in 2005?

• Excess rainfall

• A water main break

• High winds

• A storm surge

Where would you most likely see a storm surge?

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"Too much rain can cause a river to inundate a nearby plain." What is the best synonym for "inundate?"

• Overrun

• Dry out

• Moisten

• Erode

Why should you avoid floodwater if at all possible?

• It's probably very cold.

• It's probably moving very quickly.

• It's usually filled with sewage and other unhealthy stuff.

• It's subject to tidal forces, which can pull you under and drown you.

Which of the following is an opinion about floods?

• Floods can be controlled by dams

• Floods are the scariest of all natural disasters

• Floods can be the result of a number of natural forces

• Some floods are very predictable

What is the relationship between flooding and earthquakes? Choose the best answer.

• Earthquakes usually break large water pipes, flooding entire states

• Undersea earthquakes can cause huge ocean waves, which flood shorelines

• Earthquakes break open underground springs, which flood large areas

• Floodwaters often seep into fault lines, causing earthquakes

In the phrase "A system of dikes circumscribes the Netherlands," what does "circumscribes" mean?

• Pumps out

• Elevates

• Electrifies

• Encircles

In the phrase "A system of dikes circumscribes the Netherlands," what does "circumscribes" mean?

• A level

• A levee

• A lever

• A levy

Why is it important to prepare a disaster kit in case of a flood?

• If you don't, all your possessions will probably be destroyed by a flood someday.

• You may not have time to pack essential supplies in the event of a flooding emergency.

• Having a disaster kit is the best way to ensure you won't get wet in the case of a flood.

• It will help you pack away all your toys and possessions in advance of a flood.