In Which of the Following Cases Would You Expect the LEAST

question 31

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases would you expect the LEAST amount of flooding due to a rainstorm? Assume all areas receive similar amounts of rainfall in the rainstorm and there are no flood control measures in any of the areas.

• A) An area where soil is already saturated due to previous recent thunderstorms
• B) An area where the ground is frozen
• C) A short duration rainstorm falling on an area that is typically very dry such as a desert
• D) A city with many houses, paved roads, and sidewalks
• E) A long duration rainstorm falling on an area that consists of forest, grasslands, and no human development.

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