Which of the following does not contribute to a higher risk of springtime flooding?
A)deep winter snowpack
B)heavy springtime rains
C)saturated soils
D)steeply sloping terrain

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Steeply sloping terrain does not contribute to a higher risk of springtime flooding. In fact, it can help to prevent flooding as water will run off more quickly rather than pooling on flat land. Deep winter snowpack, heavy springtime rains, and saturated soils all contribute to a higher risk of springtime flooding as they increase the amount of water flowing into river systems.

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