KIllough Flood PBL Quiz

What is a flood?

• A tropical cyclone

• The ocean

• overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry

• Violently rotating column of air

What is a flash flood?

• A light rain shower with lightning

• A deep flood

• Powerlines have fallen into the water

• A flood that happens fast with little warning

What is your favorite natural disaster?

• Hurricanes

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Tsunami

• Torrnado

Which of the following is NOT an economic impact of floods?

• Damage to Machinery and Equipment

• Damage to Transport Infrastructure

• Disruption of Energy Supply

• Injuries and loss of lives

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

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.

True or false, floods are one of the most common natural disasters throughout the world.

• True

• False

What are the two types of flood insurance?

• Building coverage

• car coverage

• Contents coverage

• boat coverage

What is the name of this object?

• Levee

• Level

• Lever

• Levy

Which are the four flood warnings?

• Local, Moderate, Major, Medium Warming

• Moderate, Major, Minimum, Local Warning

• Major, Minor, Moderate, Local Warning

• Minor, Major, Local, City Warning