Multiple Choice
What is NOT a reason that a levee originally built to contain a 100-yr flood would be insufficient?
A) Major floods occur more frequently as areas are developed.
B) Floods larger than a 100-year flood can occur at any time.
C) Flood levels generally rise over time.
D) Sediment deposited by tributary streams degrades the levee.
E) Levees are of varying quality.
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