This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is a flood? A) When dry weather results in a high discharge B) When discharge in a river ... (Read 73 times)

beccaep

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 535
on: Jul 15, 2018
What is a flood?
 
  A) When dry weather results in a high discharge
  B) When discharge in a river exceeds the river's capacity
  C) When a dam is constructed and forces sedimentation
  D) When changes in gradient result in the abandonment of meander loops

Question 2

A(n) ________ flood is most often associated with northward-flowing rivers in the Northern Hemisphere because the upstream stretches of the river will thaw before the downstream.
 
  A) ice-jam
  B) regional
  C) flash flood
  D) dam-failure


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sylvia

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Thanks for sharing, assignments makes me feel like end of world..


beccaep

  • Member
  • Posts: 535
Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Wow, this really help

Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

A very high-resolution texture of the Moon, including a normal map A very high-resolution texture of the Moon, including a normal map
The “Infertility Belt” In certain countries in Central Africa, infertility rates are as high as 30% The “Infertility Belt” In certain countries in Central Africa, infertility rates are as high as 30%
Deconvolution fluorescence microscopy yields high-resolution optical sections th Deconvolution fluorescence microscopy yields high-resolution optical sections th
Weather Characteristics of North American Air Masses Weather Characteristics of North American Air Masses
The level of emissions from transport in the United States is twice as high as the global average The level of emissions from transport in the United States is twice as high as the global average
Newborns, infants, and children have a high percentage of body weight composed of water... Newborns, infants, and children have a high percentage of body weight composed of water...
Video: Properties of water -structure of water and polarity (Ionized and polar compounds)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library