When a severe storm strikes the floods sometimes last longer. Why?

Because floods can destroy a large mass of land and it’s a huge body of water so it could take a while to slow down and it can cause a hurricane too no cap

The advantage of having colorful petals for flowers is the greater chances of being attracted by bees and other bugs. These bees would help in the pollination process. The brighter the flower is, the more attractive it would be. Also, the nectar that the bees get in the flowers serves as a reward for them.