Week 4 - Floods Flashcards
1
Q
What is a flood?
A
A flood is an overflow of water that is caused by heavy rain that goes on for a long time. It can also be caused by a dam that overflowed or a dam with a broken gate.
2
Q
What are 3 positive impacts of floods?
A
- Can water plants and
trees - Makes the soil wet so
nature can be planted
and to grow - Crops will grow
3
Q
What are 3 negitive impacts of floods?
A
- Can cause a lot of
damge to homes - Sometimes in big
floods people might
drown - Will cost a lot of
money to rebuild
homes