Which of the following is the most common cause of river and stream flooding?

A) the onset of cold weather
B) failure of levees
C) intense precipitation
D) overgrazing
E) global warming

Levees

Embankments constructed along riverbanks to prevent overflow and protect the land from flooding.

Intense Precipitation

Very heavy rainfall or snowfall that occurs in a short period of time, often leading to flooding.

Global Warming

The long-term rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system, largely attributed to human activities like burning fossil fuels.