The centre of the most recent ice sheet to cover most of Canada was to the north and northeast of southern Manitoba.All else being equal,which of the following rivers in southern Manitoba would be most prone to flooding?
A) a river flowing to the north
B) a river flowing to the south
C) a river flowing to the southwest
D) a river flowing to the west
E) a river flowing to the southeast

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Rivers flowing to the north in southern Manitoba would be more prone to flooding because they would encounter colder temperatures sooner than rivers flowing in other directions. This would lead to slower melting of ice and snow in the spring, causing water to back up and increase the risk of flooding.

The Centre of the Most Recent Ice Sheet to Cover