Multiple Choice
Why are flash floods more common in dry climates than wet climates?
A) The rainfall intensity is greater.
B) Individual storms last longer.
C) The soil is less permeable.
D) The river channels are not as deep.
E) The channel gradients are steeper, so the water flows faster.
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