Understanding Flash FloodsUnderstanding Flash Floods

What is a flash flood?

• A sudden and intense flood occurring within a short period of time

• A slow and gradual rise in water levels

• A flood caused by a tsunami

• A flood that occurs only in urban areas

Which of the following is a primary cause of flash floods?

• Heavy rainfall

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis

What can exacerbate flash floods in urban areas?

• Lack of permeable surfaces

• Abundance of trees and vegetation

• Presence of large lakes

• High altitude

How can communities mitigate the impact of flash floods?

• By implementing effective water management strategies

• By ignoring weather forecasts

• By building more roads

• By cutting down trees along riverbanks

What role does technology play in managing flash floods?

• Predicting and forecasting heavy rainfall

• Causing flash floods

• Preventing rainfall

• Building dams

What is one method to prevent flash floods in urban areas?

• Improving drainage systems

• Building more skyscrapers

• Increasing paved surfaces

• Reducing green spaces

Why is community awareness important in dealing with flash floods?

• It helps residents respond quickly and safely

• It causes panic among residents

• It leads to more flash floods

• It is not important