Floods Flashcards
1
Q
What’s a flood?
A
An overflow of water from a lake, river etc that covers the land temporarily
2
Q
Why do floods happen?
A
Overflows, heavy rain, broken riverbank, snow melt,
3
Q
Who do floods danger?
A
Farmers, citzens in towns or cities, people who work near or with water
4
Q
What do floods damage?
A
Homes, buildings, food or grain businesses,
5
Q
What causes floods?
A
Tropical storms, Tsunamis, River banks bursting, Continual rainfall, Dam collapsing or Burst pipes
