Science Explainer: The many effects of flooding

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Read the passage The many effects of flooding.  Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage The many effects of flooding.  Then answer the questions below.

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Drag each statement to the correct box to indicate if it describes a positive or negative effect of flooding.

Floods carry nitrogen, phosphorous and other organic materials to the land.
Floods carry sediment away from river banks and deposit it in the water.
Floods can cause water to absorb into the ground and reach underground aquifers.
Floods can leave behind pools of standing water, which attract some species of insects.

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