Question

What are floods?

• A. Floods can be defined as the formation of lakes due to heavy rainfall.
• B. Floods can be defined as the overflow of water into the sea.
• C. Floods can be defined as an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Floods can be defined as an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits.

Floods can be defined as an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits. The main reason for the occurence of floods is the torrential rainfall observed in a particular area.