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How many states are capable of flooding?
a) 1/4 of the states
b) 1/2 of the states
c) 3/4 of the states
d) All 50 states
When can floods occur?
a) during heavy rains
b) when snow melts quickly
c) when ocean waves come on shore or when dams or levees break
d) All of these
Why are flash floods the most dangerous type of flood?
a) They combine the destructive power of a flood with incredible speed.
b) They occur during thunderstorms.
c) They occur when ocean waves crash
d) They occur during a tornado.
Which statement is true about floods in the United States?
a) Floods kill more people each year than tornadoes.
b) Floods kill more people each year than hurricanes.
c) Floods kill more people each year than lightning.
d) All of these are true.
What is an overflowing of water in a normally dry area called?
a) Drought
b) Flood
c) Tidal Wave
d) Tsunami
What is a levee?
a) A place to park your car.
b) A structure that extends over a body of water for people to walk across.
c) A barrier across a river than may redirect the flow of the river or store floodwater so it can be released slowly.
d) An embankment built along a river to prevent flooding of the surrounding land.
What is a dam?
a) An inappropriate word.
b) A structure that extends over a body of water for people to walk across.
c) A barrier across a river than may redirect the flow of the river or store floodwater so it can be released slowly.
d) An embankment built along a river to prevent flooding of the surrounding land.
What causes the most flooding fatalities in the United States?
a) Levees failing
b) Dams breaking
c) Vehicles driving into flooded roadways.
d) None of these
What shouldn't you do during a flood?
a) Walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
b) If your skin comes in contact with flood water, make sure to wash it with soap and disinfected water
c) Head for higher ground.
d) Watch out for snakes in areas that were flooded.
Why shouldn't you drive through a flooded road even if you have a truck or SUV?
a) As little as 6” of fast moving water can sweep most any vehicle off of a roadway.
b) The water could be hiding a huge sinkhole.
c) The road could be washed out.
d) All of these
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