This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is the most accurate interpretation of a 100-year flood? A. A stream will flood every 100 ... (Read 56 times)

burton19126

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jul 13, 2018
What is the most accurate interpretation of a
  100-year flood?
 
  A. A stream will flood every 100 years.
  B. The probability is 1 in 100 that a stream will flood in any year.
  C. A flood is expected to occur once in 100 years.
  D. The probability of a flood grows daily in a 100-year period.
  E. A streams flow swells until it floods every 100 years.

Question 2

What is NOT one of the factors that influences stream discharge?
 
  A. drainage basin area
  B. depth of the channel
  C. velocity of the stream
  D. width of the channel
  E. seasonal high-water flow


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

EAN94

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 307
Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


burton19126

  • Member
  • Posts: 532
Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

scottmt

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

A 5,000-year-old Egyptian garment A 5,000-year-old Egyptian garment
For the 2-year-old, encounters with peers provide valuable practice in communication and social ... For the 2-year-old, encounters with peers provide valuable practice in communication and social ...
Braided Stream Braided Stream
Research that has examined babies' ability to recognize themselves develops in the 2 year Research that has examined babies' ability to recognize themselves develops in the 2 year
Estimated number of new HIV infections per year over time period in Canada Estimated number of new HIV infections per year over time period in Canada
Kahan (Last Year) Kahan (Last Year)
Video: Neuron Structure Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library