Floods and Flash Floods Quiz

What is the most dangerous kind of flood?

• Flash flood

• River flood

• Coastal flood

• Urban flood

What is the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Lightning

• Floods

What is the main cause of flash floods?

• Slow melting of snow

• Heavy rainfall

• Levee break

• Ocean waves

Which areas are at high risk for flash floods?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Plains

• Forests

What is the main cause of the devastating flooding in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

• Dam failure

• Snowmelt

• Heavy rainfall

• Levee failure

What can cause a sudden destructive surge of water downstream?

• All of the above

• Snowmelt

• Dam failure

• Heavy rainfall

What is the National Weather Service messaging terminology for imminent flash flooding?

• Flash Flood Watch

• Flash Flood Warning

• Flash Flood Statement

• Urban and Small Stream Advisory

What is the main cause of flash flooding in urban areas?

• Levee break

• Ice jams

• Heavy rainfall

• Snowmelt

What is the best precaution to take when a flash flood warning is issued?

• Ignore the warning

• Get to higher ground

• Stay indoors

• Drive through flooded roadways

What is the main cause of flash flooding in recent burn areas in mountains?

• Pavement and roofs

• Snowmelt

• Ice jams

• Heavy rainfall