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Flooding Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main cause of flooding?

a)

Lack of rainfall

b)

High winds

c)

Excessive rainfall

d)

Cloudy skies

2.

Which type of flood happens suddenly and without much warning?

a)

Coastal flood

b)

Flash flood

c)

River flood

d)

Tidal flood

3.

What is a levee?

a)

A natural river

b)

A protective barrier against flooding

c)

A type of rainstorm

d)

A type of tree

4.

How does urbanization contribute to flooding?

a)

By creating more trees

b)

By reducing natural water absorption areas

c)

By reducing rain

d)

By creating larger rivers

5.

What is 'storm surge'?

a)

Overflow of rivers due to rain

b)

Coastal flooding due to strong winds and low pressure

c)

A small flood in a city

d)

A long period of drought

6.

Which natural disaster can increase the risk of flooding in coastal areas?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Tornado

c)

Hurricane

d)

Volcanic eruption

7.

What are floodplains?

a)

Elevated landforms

b)

Flat areas near rivers that can naturally flood

c)

Desert regions

d)

Mountainous areas

8.

What does 'evacuation' mean in flood management?

a)

Moving to a higher area to avoid danger

b)

Filling sandbags

c)

Planting trees

d)

Checking the weather forecast

9.

What are sandbags commonly used for during floods?

a)

Cooking

b)

Building barriers to stop water flow

c)

Storing food

d)

Measuring rainfall

10.

Which organization often issues flood warnings?

a)

Local weather station

b)

Water supply company

c)

Fire department

d)

Forest rangers

11.

How does deforestation increase flood risks?

a)

By making rivers deeper

b)

By removing trees that help absorb water

c)

By creating more rain

d)

By stopping river flow

12.

What is a flood warning?

a)

A notice about road closures

b)

A message alerting people to potential flooding

c)

A notice about a weather change

d)

A message about a storm delay

13.

Why is a flood evacuation plan important?

a)

To help people stay organized during a flood

b)

To track rainfall

c)

To find flood-causing rivers

d)

To locate lost items

14.

What is 'flood mitigation'?

a)

Preparing for water shortages

b)

Taking actions to reduce flood risks and impacts

c)

Waiting for the water level to drop

d)

Ignoring the warning

15.

How can wetlands help reduce flooding?

a)

By providing shelter

b)

By soaking up excess water like a sponge

c)

By creating more storms

d)

By filling rivers with water