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There has been widespread flooding in North Carolina. Which of the following would be the most useful to someone studying the immediate effects of the flooding?
A
a topographic map of North Carolina
B
a map of the rivers in North Carolina
C
a satellite photo of North Carolina
D
a map of the rock formations in North Carolina
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Impacts on the environment Detrimental environmental effects of flooding can include soil and bank erosion, bed erosion, siltation or landslides. It can damage vegetation and pollutants carried by flood water can impact on water quality, habitats and flora and fauna.

Detailed explanation-2: -The adverse effects of flooding include: Loss of human life. Property and infrastructure damage. Road closures, erosion, and landslide risks.

Detailed explanation-3: -A classification framework is presented which classifies the remote sensing technologies being used for flood prediction into three types, which are: multispectral, radar, and light detection and ranging (LIDAR).

Detailed explanation-4: -Go sight-seeing. Drink the water. Put valuables high up. Water the garden.

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