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CFM EXAM PREP 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Riverine, coastal, & shallow - ....ANSWER ...-What are the three most common types of flooding? Which type of flooding has accounted for the most flood-related deaths in recent history? - ....ANSWER ...-Flash flooding What is "meander"? - ....ANSWER ...-A curve or a turn in a river channel. What is the major cause of coastal flooding? - ....ANSWER What causes a tsunami? - ....ANSWER ...-Storm surge ...-Underwater earthquakes or volcanoes List the five types of special flood hazards covered in this course. - ....ANSWER ...- Closed basin lakes, uncertain flow paths, dam breaks, ice jams, and mudflows List at least three benefits that floodplains, in a relatively undisturbed condition, actually contribute or could contribute to your community - ....ANSWER ...-Habitat and wildlife protection, groundwater recharge, natural flood and erosion control What two problems result from floodplain development? - ....ANSWER ...-1. Development alters the floodplain and the dynamics of flooding 2. Buildings and infrastructure are damaged by periodic flooding …FOR DTUDY PURPOSES ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1