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burton19126

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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


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EAN94

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


burton19126

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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