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Because when snow melts it makes water and if there's a lot of snow then there will be a lot of water which will cause a flood.

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What is most likely the cause of springtime flooding in a river valley?

Rapid snow melt in regions upstream


How might melting snow contribute to flooding?

The water from the melting snow can add on to a river or stream and it can over flow, that will cause the flooding.


Why does snow melt in a cooking pan?

Snow does not melt if placed in a cooking pan if that cooking pan is placed in the snow outside.There is nothing inherent about a cooking pan that will cause snow to melt, snow melts when it warms up - there has to be an application of heat. Heat causes snow to melt.


What would happen to surface water if there was a lot of snow which did not melt?

If a lot of snow does not melt, it can cause the surface water levels to rise when it eventually starts to melt. This can lead to flooding in some areas near rivers or lakes. Additionally, the cold temperatures associated with unmelted snow can impact aquatic life by lowering water temperatures.


Does car exhaust melt snow?

Yes, car exhaust can melt snow due to the high temperature of the exhaust gases. The heat emitted from the exhaust system can cause the snow to melt, especially if the vehicle is stationary for a period of time.


Can eating snow cause dehydration?

Yes, eating snow can cause dehydration because the body uses energy to melt the snow, which can lead to a decrease in hydration levels.


How does melting mountain snow affect rivers?

It increases water flow and can cause flooding


Which river in the northern US floods almost every year due to ice jams and snow melt?

The Red River is notorious for its flooding.


Will bright sunshine cause snow to melt?

Yes, bright sunshine can cause snow to melt by providing heat energy to the snow, causing it to change from a solid to a liquid state. The sunlight's energy is absorbed by the snow, increasing its temperature and leading to melting.


What effect would the Sun's radiation have on a snow-covered driveway?

The Sun's radiation would cause the snow on the driveway to melt. The sunlight warms the snow, causing it to melt and turn into water. Over time, this will lead to the snow on the driveway disappearing.


If snow falls instead of rain Will it cause a flood more quickly?

No, in fact it is quite the opposite. If snow falls and remains on the ground, it helps to stagger the runoff into rivers so that flooding is less likely to occur. Though if a lot of rain ends up falling onto a snowpack, the flooding potential is then amplified.


Does frosting melt?

Cause its frosty like snow! Snow melts right?