Flash floods often have sudden onsets because
A) intense rainfall is often associated with severe thunderstorms
B) rain usually falls only for short periods
C) intense rainfall falling over long periods of time rarely causes floods
D) severe thunderstorms can usually be predicted hours in advance
Answer: A
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