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Flood

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    1. A flood can be caused by:

    A. Rising rivers
    B. High tides
    C. Heavy rain in a small area
    D. All of the above

    2. Which of the following should you do in a flood?

    A. Go sight-seeing
    B. Drink the water
    C. Put valuables high up
    D. Water the garden

    3. Is it safe to drive through flood waters?

    A. Yes, a car is heavy enough to not be swept away
    B. No, a car can be swept away

    4. What is a flash flood?

    A. A sophisticated flood
    B. Power lines fallen in flood waters
    C. A deep flood
    D. A flood that happens fast with little warning

    5. Which is the most common type of disaster in New Zealand?

    A. Floods
    B. Earthquakes
    C. Tsunami
    D. Volcanoes

    6. Which of these items is the most important to store high up out of reach of flood waters?

    A. Carpets
    B. Chemicals
    C. Clothing
    D. Toys

    7. What is the main reason you should not drink floodwater?

    A. It tastes horrible
    B. You have to save water
    C. It could be contaminated
    D. It is the wrong temperature

    8. When can you return home if you have been evacuated?

    A. When the rain stops
    B. When the floodwater goes down
    C. When you feel you are ready
    D. When you are told it is safe

    9. Is it OK to go sight-seeing in a flood?

    A. No
    B. Yes

    10. Which of these problems can be caused by floods?

    A. Landslips
    B. Sewage contamination
    C. Destroyed crops
    D. All of the above


Flood illustration