California has been hit with a series of powerful storms that began late last month. The storms have brought the state an extreme amount of rainfall. More than 17 people have died from the storms and over half of California’s 58 counties have been declared disaster areas, the governor said. There are even more storms expected in the coming days. California has also experienced a multi-year drought. The extreme dry period has severely cut water supplies and forced officials to urge residents to save water. Experts say the series of storms will help drought conditions, but it is not yet clear exactly how much. However, the rain and snow will not be enough to fix some of California’s long-term water problems that climate change is making worse.
Which of the following is a definition of the word disaster?
a large brown bear
the performers in a show
a soft mixture of lime with sand or cement and water for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures to form a smooth hard surface when dried
a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life
How many counties are in California?
58
85
55
88
Experts say the series of storms will help drought conditions, but it is not yet clear exactly how much.
much
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