Which of the Following Does Not Contribute to a Higher

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not contribute to a higher risk of springtime flooding?

• A)deep winter snowpack
• B)heavy springtime rains
• C)saturated soils
• D)steeply sloping terrain

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