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EAugust

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What is the recurrence interval that is considered acceptable by insurers for development on flood plains?
 
  A) 10 years
  B) 50 years
  C) 100 years
  D) 500 years

Question 2

During a flood, which factor does not decrease further away from the channel during a flood?
 
  A) height of the levee formed
  B) grain size of sediment deposited
  C) amount of bedload deposited
  D) amount of suspended load deposited



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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