Floods Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• cyclone : a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, advances at a speed of about 30 to 50 kilometers an hour, and often brings heavy rain
• inundate : to quickly fill up or overwhelm, just like a flood
• floodgate : a gate used to control the flow of a body of water
• severity : the degree or extent of something
• levee : an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
• tide : the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the moon
• flash : ...... flood - a sudden flood of great volume, usually caused by heavy rain
• pump : a device used to move fluids, such as water, by mechanical action
• drainage : the system or process of removing excess water or liquid waste from an area
• groundwater : water located beneath the earth’s surface
• sandbag : a bag filled with sand or soil, used for creating barriers to prevent or reduce floodwater damage
• torrent : a strong and fast-moving stream of water, often associated with heavy rainfall or flooding
• dam : a barrier built across a river or stream to control the flow of water, store it, or generate electricity
• paddle : a handheld instrument with a flat blade used to propel a boat, such as a canoe or kayak, through the water by pushing against it
• shore : ....up - to reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure)