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Which among the following is the reason for floods in the areas near the sea?

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Tsunami

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Drought

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C

Cyclones

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D

Rapid melting of snow

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Solution

The correct options are
A Tsunami
C Cyclones
Floods in the areas near the sea can be caused by tsunamis or cyclones that brings in huge amount of water on to the mmain land. Snow forms only in regions with extreme cold weathers and areas near the sea are not cold.

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