Inland Flooding Associated with Hurricanes and Tropical Depressions

question 18

Multiple Choice

Inland flooding associated with hurricanes and tropical depressions

• A) increases when topographical boundaries are encountered.
• B) usually last for less than 12 hours.
• C) is greater for fast moving storms.
• D) is greater if the soil in the region is dry.
• E) is always greater for stronger storms.

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Definitions:

Morphine

A potent opiate analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy, used to relieve severe pain by directly acting on the central nervous system.

Codeine

An opiate used to treat pain, coughing, and diarrhea by acting on the central nervous system to relieve pain, often found in prescription medications.

Heroin

A potent opioid drug derived from morphine, often used illicitly for its euphoric effects.

Opium

A narcotic drug obtained from the sap of the opium poppy, used historically both as a painkiller and recreationally, and known for its potent addictive properties.