floods
What is the primary cause of floods?
Heavy rain
Which of the following is a common consequence of floods?
Property damage
What is a natural disaster that can be exacerbated by floods?
Hurricanes
How can communities prepare for potential floods?
Create emergency plans
What is a common method used to mitigate flood damage?
Constructing levees
Which of the following is a warning sign of an impending flood?
Rising water levels
What is the name for the overflow of water onto normally dry land?
Flooding
What human activity can contribute to increased flood risk?
Building in floodplains
What is the process of gradually filling up a water body with sediment called?
Silting
Which of the following can help in monitoring and predicting floods?
Satellite imagery