Multiple choice

An area has had heavy rainfall. Which is a natural hazard that may result from the heavy rains?

  1. Wildfire

  2. Flooding

  3. Hurricane

  4. Earthquake
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Heavy rainfall leads to an excess of water that the ground cannot absorb, resulting in flooding. While hurricanes can cause heavy rain, flooding is the direct natural hazard resulting from the accumulation of that water.

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