Cfm exam stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Riverine, Coastal, and Shallow Flooding - ANSWER What are the three most common types of flooding? Flash Flooding - ANSWER Which type of flooding has accounted for the most flood-related deaths? Meander - ANSWER A curve or turn in a river channel? Storm Surge - ANSWER What is the major cause in coastal flooding? Underwater earthquakes or volcanoes - ANSWER What causes a tsunami? 1. Closed Basin Lakes 2. Uncertain flow paths 3. Dam breaks 4. Ice jams 5. Mudflows - ANSWER List t...

Base Flood - Answer 1% annual chance flood Base Flood Elevation (BFE) - Answer Computed elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during the base (1% annual chance) flood Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) - Answer Area covered by the 1% annual chance floodplain The six SFHA zones: - Answer A, AE, AH, AO, V, VE Floodway - Answer Stream channel and that portion of the adjacent floodplain that must remain open to permit passage of the base flood The National Flood Insurance...

True or False: Eating one large meal per day is the best way to maintain your health. a) True b) False - ANSWER b) False Which of these is not a result of regular exercise? a) Preventing weight gain b) Causing your heart to wear out faster c) Helping reduce your stress levels d) Helping you to stay mentally alert - ANSWER b) Causing your heart to wear out faster Time management can help you: a) Reach your long-term and short-term goals b) Minimize stress from feeling too busy...