What increases the severity of a prolonged flood?
A) decreased size of drainage basin
B) increased porous subsurface material
C) increased saturation of the ground
D) fewer tributary streams with large drainage basins of their own

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Increased saturation of the ground can lead to increased severity of a prolonged flood as it means the ground cannot absorb any more water, causing it to accumulate and worsen the flooding. Options A, B, and D do not necessarily increase the severity of a prolonged flood.

What Increases the Severity of a Prolonged Flood