Multiple Choice
In which of the following cases would you expect the LEAST amount of flooding due to a rainstorm? Assume all areas receive similar amounts of rainfall in the rainstorm and there are no flood control measures in any of the areas.
A) An area where soil is already saturated due to previous recent thunderstorms
B) An area where the ground is frozen
C) A short duration rainstorm falling on an area that is typically very dry such as a desert
D) A city with many houses, paved roads, and sidewalks
E) A long duration rainstorm falling on an area that consists of forest, grasslands, and no human development.
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