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stevenposner

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What would happen if you used data from a very dry set of years to compute the recurrence interval calculations?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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True or False: It is possible for geologists to make maps of areas that are prone to future mass movements.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: You would end up with a falsely low number for the 100-year flood, and buildings built with these calculations would end up flooded.

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Answer: TRUE


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