Meteorological causes of flooding

Question 1

A cause - Mountains

Answer 1

Intense storms, which lead to flash flooding.

Question 2

A cause - Asia

Answer 2

Prolonged, heavy rain, such as during the Asian monsoon.

Question 3

A cause - Siberia

Answer 3

Rapid snowmelt during a particularly warm spring, as on the plains of Siberia.

Question 4

Physical factors leading to flooding

Answer 4

• Low lying areas e.g. cities

- When ice dams suddenly melt and the waters in glacial lakes are released