The Great Flood of 1862 Quiz

What natural disaster occurred in California in 1862?

• An earthquake

• A flood

• A tornado

• A fire

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What caused the Great Flood of 1862?

• A volcanic eruption

• A drought

• A series of storms

• A series of earthquakes

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What was unusual about the winter of 1862 in California?

• It was colder than usual

• It was unusually warm

• It was very windy

• It was very dry

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How much rain did Los Angeles receive during the Great Flood of 1862?

• 200 centimeters

• 100 centimeters

• 66 centimeters

• 167 centimeters

What did the dry, flat farms in the center of California look like during the flood?

• A forest

• A mountain range

• A large inland sea

• A desert

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What happens when warm air parcels rise high into the troposphere?

• They disappear

• They become warmer

• They cause earthquakes

• They cool and condense into liquid water

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How often do meteorologists say the conditions for a megaflood occur?

• Every 50-100 years

• Every 10-20 years

• Every 500 years

• Every 100-200 years

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What can we do now to prepare for storms like the Great Flood of 1862?

• Avoid all storms

• Predict when and where they might happen

• Stop the rain

• Build more houses

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What was the main reason for the powerful storms over the Pacific Ocean?

• Colder ocean temperatures

• More fish in the ocean

• Warmer ocean surface water and air

• Less wind

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What was the impact of the Great Flood of 1862 on California's economy?

• It made the economy stronger

• It had no effect

• It destroyed the economy

• It improved the economy

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