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Flooding Flashcards

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What is a flood?

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A flood is when a river has too much water in its channel and spills onto surrounding land.

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What are the two groups of causes of flooding?

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Physical and Human

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Name 3 causes of physical flooding

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Heavy rainfall
Snow melt
Long periods of rain

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Name 3 human causes of flooding

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Tarmac and concrete
Removing trees
Buildings

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