Natural Flooding Is Caused Mostly by

question 51

Multiple Choice

Natural flooding is caused mostly by

• A)rapid melting of snow or heavy rainfall.
• B)removal of vegetation.
• C)destruction of wetlands.
• D)thermal expansion of oceans.
• E)dam or levee failure.

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Definitions:

Insulation

Materials or substances used to prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound from one area to another.

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and others, serving as a major energy source and structural components of cells.

Glycogen

A multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, serving as a major energy source for the body.