Question

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what are the characteristics of a flash flood? select the three correct answers.
a. lasts a short time
b. has a large volume of water
c. occurs quickly
d. occurs only during a thunderstorm

Explanation:

• Option A: Flash floods are known to have a short duration as they are sudden and don't persist for long.
• Option B: Flash floods involve a large volume of water that accumulates rapidly, often from heavy rainfall over a short period.
• Option C: A key characteristic of a flash flood is its rapid onset, meaning it occurs quickly without much warning.
• Option D: Flash floods can occur due to other reasons like dam breaks, snowmelt, etc., not just thunderstorms, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Lasts a short time, B. Has a large volume of water, C. Occurs quickly