Multiple Choice
If a flood has a recurrence interval of ten years,it means ____________________.
A) that a similar-sized flood will occur once every ten years
B) that a similar-sized flood has a greater probability of occurring every tenth year than during any one of the intervening years
C) that in any given year a similar flood has a 1/10 chance of occurring
D) that the flood must be bigger than any other flood during any given 10-year interval
E) None of these are correct.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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