General Knowledge
Types of Floods & Safety
Droughts & Human impact
Soil
100

What are the Main natural causes of Floods?

Heavy Rainfall and Rapid snowmelt are the 2 most common natural reasons for floods

100

What's the most dangerous kind of Flood?

A Flash Flood
100

How long does a seasonal drought Typically last?

6 months

100

What is Soil made out of ?

Tiny pieces of rock and organic materials

200

Why do Droughts happen

Droughts happen due to long periods of Dry weather 

200

What commonly causes a Flash flood?

A Severe storm

200

How have humans altered nearly all the worlds river systems?

By building dams and pulling out water for towns/cities

200

SGA rules the paint, SGA rules the paint, hi ho the Derry-O SGA rules the paint but the_______________

This is a tough one

Hint: Western Conference finals 2026 NBA, Game 3 will be played in a place where its Hot and risks droughts in The USA

Spurs run the west, the Spurs run the west hi ho the Derry-O, The Spurs run the west 

In the west coast it's known to very hot unlikely the East coast, droughts are less likeley


300

Why does the media bother to report on Floods and Droughts?

The media reports on these topics due to to property damage and loss of life Floods and Droughts cause 

300

Which Team is The worst Team in MLB

Hint: The Bronx in NY has heavy rain sometimes and has lots of New Yorkers

The Yankees [Jays are way better] Judge=Trash 

                               Ben Rice=Sid from toy story 

                              Jazz= Kevin Durant on twitter

                                    

300

What is an area with a permanent drought called? 

A dessert

300

True or False: Some soils are specifically used to grow flowers

True

400

How do Drought caused forest fires help plants?

Forest fires clear out dead trees and plants which allows new Plants to grow

400

What is a Flood plain?

The low Area of land right next to a river

400

Why does cutting down trees cause water issues during wet seasons?

Because there is a lack of trees to absorb the extra water

400

What happens to soil if it doesn't get regular rain?

Soil loses the ability to support life

500
Why do some seeds need forest fires?

Because only after being heated, certain seeds start to grow after being heated with fire 

500

What's the number one rule about building homes near Flood plains?

Never build a home near floods plains

500

Who is hurt the most by droughts because of where they get their water?

People who get their water form welss

500

What is the main material laid down on top of soil when making a road?

Gravel is the main material laid down on soil when making roads

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