When the water level of a stream or river exceeds its natural banks, it has reached its

a. flood stage.

b. plateau.

c. capacity.

d. crest.

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1 June, 06:58

When the water level of a stream or river exceeds its natural banks, it has reached its

a. flood stage.

b. plateau.

c. capacity.

d. crest.

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Alex Liu · Answer 1

(a) Flood stage; Flood stage is the level at which a body of water's surface has risen to a sufficient level to cause sufficient inundation of areas that are not normally covered by water, causing an inconvenience or a threat to life and/or property.

When the water level of a stream or river exceeds its natural banks, it has reached itsa. flood stage.b. plateau.c. capacity.d. crest.

When the water level of a stream or river exceeds its natural banks, it has reached its

a. flood stage.

b. plateau.

c. capacity.

d. crest.