In the Big Thompson Flood of 1976, Which Factor Contributed

question 24

Multiple Choice

In the Big Thompson flood of 1976, which factor contributed most to the disaster?

• A) Excessive snowmelt.
• B) Highly fractured granite bedrock.
• C) Steepness of the slopes in the area.
• D) Earlier forest fires removed vegetation.

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