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Unit Test — Unit test

Question 9 • CMS Summer 2026 Earth and Environmental Science CREDIT RECOVERY

Which describes the cause and impact of a flood?

Answer
A
A small volume of water from light rain that damages lakes.
B
Rising water levels from heavy rain that improve habitats.
C
A small volume of water from light rain that helps support buildings and roads.
D
Rising water levels from heavy rain that damage infrastructure.

Explanation

Floods often occur when heavy rain causes water levels to rise and overflow onto normally dry land. The excess water can damage infrastructure such as buildings and roads. So the correct description is “Rising water levels from heavy rain that damage infrastructure.”

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