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which data helps hydrologists predict floods select 2
snowpack
nitrate levels
dissolved oxygen
impermable land area
water temperature

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The two data types that help hydrologists predict floods are:

1. **Snowpack**: Snowpack acts as a significant reservoir of water that can contribute to runoff when it melts. Monitoring snowpack levels helps hydrologists predict the potential for flooding during the spring melt.

2. **Impermeable land area**: The presence of impermeable surfaces (such as roads and buildings) affects how water flows over the landscape. Increased impermeable area can lead to higher runoff and an increased risk of flooding, making it an important factor in flood prediction.

The other options (nitrate levels, dissolved oxygen, and water temperature) are more related to water quality and ecosystem health rather than flood prediction.

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