The Major Difference Between Floods in Humid Regions and in Dry

question 22

Multiple Choice

The major difference between floods in humid regions and in dry regions is______ .

• A) in dry regions, flooding lasts much longer than in humid regions because the water cannot soak into the baked desert soil
• B) in dry regions, flooding is a very fast process because there are fewer plants
• C) in dry regions, flooding does not really occur because there is almost no water
• D) in dry regions, flooding is a very slow process because there is less water

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Definitions:

Carotenoid

Pigments found in plants and some microorganisms, responsible for vibrant yellow, red, and orange colors and playing a role in photosynthesis.

Insoluble

A characteristic of substances that cannot dissolve in a specified solvent, such as water.

Double Bonds

Chemical bonds between two atoms involving four bonding electrons instead of the usual two, making compounds more reactive.

Polysaccharide

A carbohydrate consisting of many monosaccharide subunits (e.g., starch, glycogen, and cellulose).