Floods

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

• High winds

• A storm surge

• A water main break

• Excess rainfall

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

• Dry out

• Overrun

• Moisten

• Erode

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Which of the following is an opinion about floods?

• Floods can be controlled by dams

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

• Some floods are very predictable

• Floods are the scariest of all natural disasters

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

• Earthquakes break open underground springs, which flood large areas

• Earthquakes usually break large water pipes, flooding entire states

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

• Floodwaters often seep into fault lines, causing earthquakes

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.

What are floods?

• Pieces of ice that fall during thunderstorms

• Whirling columns of clouds

• None of the Above

• When water overflows from oceans, lakes, rivers due to too much rain

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What countries have the most floods?

• India and China

• United states and Canada

• Italy and Japan

• Spain and Belgium

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True or false: Floods are the least common natural disasters in the US

• True

• False

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What is the part of flash floods which cause damage?

• Snakes

• Houses 

• Wood

• Power of moving water

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What are some ways to prevent floods?

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