Rivers and Groundwater Systems: Floods

Section Objectives Icon Section Objectives

After you have completed this section, you will be able to:

  1. Discuss the main types and causes of floods.
  2. Explain the effects of floods on the landscape.
  3. Describe the risks associated with floods.
  4. Analyze flood risk maps and discuss flood risks for a given area.
  5. Describe precautions that should be taken before, during, and after a flood.