Which sentence best shows the main idea of the passage?

Part A: Which of these inferences about preventing the damage of floods is supported by the passage?

Part B: Which of the sentences from the passage best support your answer in part A?

Read the sentence.

The author uses a word that means "an opening that takes water away" in the text. Click on the highlighted word in the sentences that best shows that meaning.

What does the information in the first paragraph of the passage tell the reader about the author’s point of view? Select two responses.

What conclusion can be drawn about the damage that floods cause? Explain using key details from the passage to support your answer.