Droughts and Floods Quiz

What is a drought?

• A short period of heavy rainfall

• A long period with little or no rainfall

• A sudden storm with strong winds

• A flood caused by melting ice

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How do droughts affect plants?

• They cause plants to grow faster

• They make plants wilt and dry up

• They help plants produce more flowers

• They have no effect on plants

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What happens to animals during a drought?

• They thrive and multiply

• They have less water to drink and may struggle to find food

• They migrate to places with less water

• They become stronger and healthier

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Which of the following is a cause of floods?

• Too much rain in a short period of time

• Lack of rain for many months

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Trees absorbing too much water

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How can floods harm ecosystems?

• They provide fresh water to all living things

• They create new forests

• They destroy habitats and food sources

• They have no effect on animals

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Which animals are more likely to survive a flood?

• Ground-nesting birds

• Young animals that cannot move

• Animals that can fly or swim

• Large land mammals

What happens to the soil during a drought?

• It becomes wetter

• It becomes hard and dry

• It grows more plants

• It turns into mud

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Why do some animals migrate when their environment changes?

• To find more food and water

• To escape from other animals

• To hide from the sun

• To build new nests

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What happens to plants in an area that experiences a long drought?

• They produce more leaves

• They shrivel and die

• They store more water in their roots

• They move to a new area

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What is one way floods can affect animals?

• They provide better shelter for all animals

• They allow all animals to stay in their habitat

• They force animals to move to find dry land

• They make animals stronger

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