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Floods
Droughts
Mudslides
Multiple Choice
True/False
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True/False A car can be taken away in as little as 2 feet of water.
What is.... Truuuuuuuuu
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What is a Drought?
What is.... A period of unusually dry weather that persists long enough to cause environmental or economic problems, such as crop damage and water supply shortages.
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When did the deadliest mudslide occur?
What is... The deadliest mudslide occurred in Vargas, Venezuela in 1999.
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When was the first recorded flood? a. 1873 b. 1376 c. 1688 d. 1543
What is... D. 1543 (Mississippi River)
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A flood can occur from melted snow.
What is... Truuuuu
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How many states have experienced a flood in the past 5 years?
What is.... ALL 50 states
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How long was the worlds longest drought?
What is... 400 years (1571-1971)
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How fast can a mudslide exceed?
What is... Mudslides can exceed the speed of 10 miles per hour.
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A flash flood is a flood that... A. is caused by heavy rain rather than from the flooding of a river B. occurs in urban areas C. occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration D. is caused by the blocking of drains.
What is... C. Occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration.
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Meteorologists predict drought based on precipitation patterns, stream flow, and moisture of soil over long periods of time.
What is... Truuuuu
300
What should you do during a flood in your area?
What is.... go to the highest ground of floor possible. If your skin comes in contact with flood water, make sure to wash it with soap and disinfected water because the contents are unknown.
300
Where was the worlds longest drought?
What is... Atacama Desert of Chile
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When was the last mudslide in Kentucky?
What is... April 04, 2014 in Carroll County.
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A flood can vary in... A. Size B. Speed of water flow C. Duration D. All of the above
What is... D
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Every year, landslides in the U.S. cause roughly $5.5 billion in damage and kill between 250-500 people.
What is... False! Every year, landslides in the U.S. cause roughly $3.5 billion in damage and kill between 25 and 50 people.
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What states in the U.S. Are safe from flash floods?
What is.... all states are subjects to flash floods.
400
What are the three types of droughts?
What is... Meteorological, agricultural, and hydrological.
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How do mudslides occur?
What is... Landslides occur when masses of rock, earth, or debris move down a slope. Debris flows, also known as mudslides, are a common type of fast-moving landslide that tends to flow in channels.
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The Ohio River flood of 1937 took place in... A. January-February B. May-June C. April-July D. August-October
What is... A. January-February
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A mudslide can go at a speed of 25 mph.
What is... False, a mudslide can only go 10 mph.
500
What year did Louisville, KY experience it's worst flood.
What is.... The Flood of 1937 will accept (1932-1942) 5 year range.
500
What are two consequences of a drought?
What is... Dehydrated animals, less plants, diseases, war over resources. Ect.
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What's the most people ever killed in a mudslide?
What is... 30,000 to 50,000 people
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Which of the following show characteristics of what causes a mudslide... A. Unstable soil, heavy rain, especially following droughts, earthquakes. B. Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Snow, Sleet. C. Lightning, trees, houses, thunder.
What is... A. Unstable soil, heavy rain, especially following droughts, earthquakes.
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As the climate heats up, droughts are expected to become more frequent and severe in some locations.
What is... Truuu