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Failing to evacuate flooded areas, entering flood waters, or remaining after a flood has passed can result in injury or death. Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. With hurricane season upon us, it is essential to be well prepared in case a flood hits. Do you know what it takes to survive a flood?

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A flash flood is a flood that:

is caused by heavy rain rather than from the flooding of a river
occurs in urban areas
occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration
is caused by the blocking of drains.

A flood can vary in:

size
speed of water flow
duration
all of the above.

When a river’s water level reaches 10 metres, this means that:

the water level is 10 metres above an arbitrary ‘zero’ level
the water level is 10 metres above mean sea level
the water level is 10 metres above mean sea level or an arbitrary 'zero' level
it will flood.

The size of a flood is measured by:

the rate of flow of water in a waterway or river
the level of water in a waterway or river
a river gauging station
all of the above.

Which of the following is associated with a La Nina event?

The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) is strongly negative.
The ocean surface off the coast of South America is warmer than usual.
There is an increased chance of above average rainfall in eastern Australia.
All of the above.

Which of the following potentially affects the size of a flood?

bridges and other structures in waterways
the size and windiness of a river
vegetation in and around a river
all of the above.

In Australia, the average annual cost of floods is around:

$3.8 million
$38 million
$380 million
$3.8 billion.

In Australia, the most expensive natural disaster is:

drought
floods
bushfires
cyclones.

Which of the following is an environmental consequence of floods?

dispersal of weed species
erosion of soil
release of pollutants into waterways
all of the above.

Which of the following is used to estimate which areas will be inundated during a flood, based on river height information?

satellite and radar images
flood maps / floodplain hydraulic models
river gauging stations
all of the above.

Which of the following is true? Flood warnings:

should not be released until the information is certain
should indicate what the threat is, what action should be taken, by whom and when
are best if they come from a single source (for example, an internet website)
all of the above.

If you experienced a 1-in-100 year flood this year, what is the chance you will experience one next year?

1 in 10,000 odds (0.01%)
1 in 1000 odds (0.1%)
1 in 100 odds (1%).
None

If your house is in an area that will be flooded by a 1-in-100 year flood, then the chance that you will be flooded at least once within the next 70 years is:

1 in 2 odds (50%)
7-in-10 odds (70%)
1-in-70 odds (1.4%)
1-in-100 odds (1%).

Flood risk refers to:

the chance of a flood occurring
the number of people and properties exposed to floodwaters if a flood occurs
the vulnerability of people and properties that are exposed to floodwaters
all of the above.

Which of the following can reduce the risk of flooding?

zonings and building regulations for new developments
dams, detention basins and levees
flood awareness and education programs
all of the above.
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