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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Los Angeles Against the Mountains.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Debris flows occur at different places and different times, happening infrequently enough that:
(a) The situation is now fully under control.
(b) The county can afford to pay for damages whenever a flow occurs.
(c) People continue to move to the region despite the danger of debris flows.
(d) County officials are not worried about them.

2. What does the 1927 flood in Louisiana teach officials about levees?
(a) They need to be built taller.
(b) They work beautifully.
(c) More need to be constructed faster.
(d) They make the flooding problem worse.

3. Over two centuries of recorded history, Mauna Loa erupts how often on average?
(a) Every three and a half years.
(b) Every twelve years.
(c) Twice a year.
(d) Three times a year.

4. In Hawaii, how many volcanoes are there within the group that includes Mauna Loa?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

5. The author states that these man-made objects are dragged down the mountain by the debris flow towards the Genofile family's home:
(a) Chairs.
(b) Cars.
(c) Tents.
(d) Antennas.

Short Answer Questions

1. A towboat is designed to:

2. In gallons, how much water is pumped onto the lava flows of Heimaey each day?

3. Rabalais says he remembers being taught in high school that one day, these would be built:

4. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers distributes Atchafalaya river water to swamps, bayous, towns, and cities in:

5. In the 1800s, swamps in Louisiana are drained and used as what?

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