In 2003, more than three feet of rain fell on parts of Oahu, Hawaii, in a ten-day period! Three feet of rain would rise above your waist.
Write a report about the effects of severe rainstorms. You will research storms and the damage they can cause. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What problems do severe rainstorms cause?
How does flooding affect people and property?
How can people protect themselves during a flood?
What kind of recovery and relief efforts are needed after a storm?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the note-taking boxes.
You may use search engines to find other Web sites. Or research storms and floods at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Look for answers to the questions in Step 1. Visit these Web sites for information, and take notes in the boxes.
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