Flooding Quiz

What is the main cause of flooding?

• Lack of rainfall

• High winds

• Excessive rainfall

• Cloudy skies

Answer explanation

1. What is the main cause of flooding?

Apa penyebab utama banjir?

Jawaban: Curah hujan berlebihan.

Which type of flood happens suddenly and without much warning?

• Coastal flood

• Flash flood

• River flood

• Tidal flood

Answer explanation

2. Which type of flood happens suddenly and without much warning?

Jenis banjir apa yang terjadi tiba-tiba dan tanpa banyak peringatan?

Jawaban: Banjir bandang.

What is a levee?

• A natural river

• A protective barrier against flooding

• A type of rainstorm

• A type of tree

Answer explanation

3. What is a levee?

Apa itu tanggul?

Jawaban: Penghalang pelindung terhadap banjir.

How does urbanization contribute to flooding?

• By creating more trees

• By reducing natural water absorption areas

• By reducing rain

• By creating larger rivers

Answer explanation

4. How does urbanization contribute to flooding?

Bagaimana urbanisasi berkontribusi terhadap banjir?

Jawaban: Dengan mengurangi area alami untuk penyerapan air.

What is 'storm surge'?

• Overflow of rivers due to rain

• Coastal flooding due to strong winds and low pressure

• A small flood in a city

• A long period of drought

Answer explanation

5. What is "storm surge"?

Apa yang dimaksud dengan "storm surge"?

Jawaban: Banjir pesisir akibat angin kencang dan tekanan rendah.

Which natural disaster can increase the risk of flooding in coastal areas?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Volcanic eruption

Answer explanation

6. Which natural disaster can increase the risk of flooding in coastal areas?

Bencana alam apa yang dapat meningkatkan risiko banjir di daerah pesisir?

Jawaban: Badai.

What are floodplains?

• Elevated landforms

• Flat areas near rivers that can naturally flood

• Desert regions

• Mountainous areas

Answer explanation

7. What are floodplains?

Apa yang dimaksud dengan dataran banjir?

Jawaban: Area datar di dekat sungai yang dapat secara alami terendam air.

What does 'evacuation' mean in flood management?

• Moving to a higher area to avoid danger

• Filling sandbags

• Planting trees

• Checking the weather forecast

Answer explanation

8. What does “evacuation” mean in flood management?

Apa yang dimaksud dengan “evakuasi” dalam penanganan banjir?

Jawaban: Pindah ke area yang lebih tinggi untuk menghindari bahaya.

What are sandbags commonly used for during floods?

• Cooking

• Building barriers to stop water flow

• Storing food

• Measuring rainfall

Answer explanation

9. What are sandbags commonly used for during floods?

Apa kegunaan karung pasir selama banjir?

Jawaban: Membangun penghalang untuk menghentikan aliran air.

Which organization often issues flood warnings?

• Local weather station

• Water supply company

• Fire department

• Forest rangers

Answer explanation

10. Which organization often issues flood warnings?

Organisasi apa yang sering mengeluarkan peringatan banjir?

Jawaban: Stasiun cuaca setempat.