Flooding - BC Questions

How did the storms cut off parts of B.C. from the rest of the province?

• By causing landslides and flooding that blocked roads and railways

• By damaging communication networks

• By disrupting air travel

• By causing power outages

An atmospheric river (AR) is:

• A large body of water in the atmosphere that moves moisture from the tropics to other regions.

• A type of river that flows through the atmosphere instead of on land.

• A weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.

• A type of cloud formation that resembles a river.

What role does climate change play in the formation of ARs?

• Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of ARs.

• Climate change decreases the frequency and intensity of ARs.

• Climate change has no effect on the formation of ARs.

• Climate change only affects the duration of ARs.

What role did the summer wildfires of the past few years play in the emergence of flooding in B.C.?

• They increased soil erosion, leading to more severe flooding.

• They reduced the risk of flooding by clearing vegetation.

• They had no impact on flooding in B.C.

• They improved water absorption in the soil, reducing flooding.

What toll did the flooding take on B.C. farms? Be specific.

• Minimal damage with quick recovery

• Significant damage with long-term impacts

• No impact at all

• Improved conditions for farming

How did people come together to help save people, farms and livestock when the flooding swept in?

• By organizing community rescue teams

• By ignoring the situation

• By waiting for government aid

• By relocating to higher ground

What decision was made 100 years ago that made Sumas Prairie vulnerable to disaster?

• Construction of a dam

• Draining of Sumas Lake

• Building a highway

• Establishing a wildlife reserve