When flooding occurs along a river,as you go farther downstream _________________.
A)the flooding gets worse as water piles up
B)the flooding gets less severe as water spreads out in time and space
C)the flooding is the same because the amount of water is the same

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As water moves downstream, it spreads out in a larger area, reducing the depth of the flood and its intensity. Therefore, flooding is less severe farther downstream.

When Flooding Occurs Along a River,as You Go Farther Downstream