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Mr. Wonderful

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If you live in an area that was flooded by the 100-year flood last year, you can conclude that
 
  A) the next 100-year flood will occur in exactly 100 years.
  B) there is a 1 chance you could be flooded by the 100-year flood again this year.
  C) you do not have to worry about another flood of that size during your lifetime.
  D) the next 100-year flood will occur in exactly 99 years.

Question 2

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding loess deposits?
 
  A) They are principally composed of sands and gravels.
  B) They are found only in the United States.
  C) They only form following glacial activity.
  D) They are formed of fine-grained clays, silts, and fine sands.
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macagnavarro

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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