FloodsFloods

By: Olivia Zito, Danayzia, By: Olivia Zito, Danayzia, KYLE, RonnieKYLE, Ronnie

WHAT IS A FLOOD?WHAT IS A FLOOD?

A flood is a natural disaster caused A flood is a natural disaster caused by heavy rain fall that can swell by heavy rain fall that can swell rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, or rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, or oceans. oceans.

The rivers over-flow their banks.The rivers over-flow their banks. They can also by hurricanes and They can also by hurricanes and

tsunamis.tsunamis.

HOW IS A FLOOD FORMED?HOW IS A FLOOD FORMED?

A flood can be caused A flood can be caused by tsunamis, which by tsunamis, which are caused by are caused by earthquakes. earthquakes.

Floods are also caused Floods are also caused by hurricanes, heavy by hurricanes, heavy rains and over-flowing rains and over-flowing lakes, oceans, lakes, oceans, streams, ponds, or streams, ponds, or rivers.rivers.

WHAT OTHER PARTS OF THE WHAT OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD EXPERIENCE FLOODS?WORLD EXPERIENCE FLOODS?

Many parts of the world experience this type of Many parts of the world experience this type of weather but the United States of America weather but the United States of America experiences many floods.experiences many floods.

MississippiMississippi MissouriMissouri MinnesotaMinnesota LouisianaLouisiana IllinoisIllinois OhioOhio The mid westThe mid west All of these places experience floods!All of these places experience floods!

QuestionsQuestions

Q: What are some positive effects floods Q: What are some positive effects floods can have?can have?

A: floods leave dirt rich with minerals that A: floods leave dirt rich with minerals that are good for crops and help farmers.are good for crops and help farmers.

Q: How can people prepare their animals Q: How can people prepare their animals for floods?for floods?

A: If you know a flood is coming evacuate A: If you know a flood is coming evacuate your animals to a place that will take your animals to a place that will take them.them.