Which of the Following Areas Is LEAST Likely to Have

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following areas is LEAST likely to have a flash flood?

• A) western Washington state
• B) southern Arizona
• C) eastern Nevada
• D) southern Texas
• E) central South Dakota

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Definitions:

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that assist with the breathing process by expanding and contracting the ribcage.

External Iliac Vein

A large vein in the pelvic region that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs back to the heart.

Iliac Vein

A vein in the pelvis that carries blood from the lower limbs and the pelvis back to the heart.

Posterior Vena Cava

Also known as the inferior vena cava, it is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the heart.