Asked by Brooke Rupert on Jul 02, 2024
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What was the cause of flooding in the 1993 upper Mississippi River flood?
A) Heavy snowmelt in Canada sent large volumes of water down the river in the spring.
B) A dam failed because it had been built in a risky place near a fault.
C) Persistent thunderstorms caused large amounts of rainfall over a several-state region.
D) Winter produced rain that melted snow that was on the ground.
Thunderstorms
Violent weather phenomena characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder, often accompanied by heavy rainfall.
Snowmelt
The process of snow changing into water due to rising temperatures, an important source of fresh water in many regions and a factor in flood generation.
Persistent
Enduring or continuing for a long while, not easily dispelled or removed.
- Identify prevalent factors leading to flooding in rivers and streams.
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Jordan Young7 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The 1993 upper Mississippi River flood was primarily caused by persistent thunderstorms that produced large amounts of rainfall over a several-state region, leading to widespread flooding.
Learning Objectives
- Identify prevalent factors leading to flooding in rivers and streams.