If You Live in an Area That Was Flooded by the 100-Year

question 94

Multiple Choice

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)the next 100-year flood will occur in exactly 99 years.
• C)there is a 1% chance you could be flooded by the 100-year flood again this year.
• D)you do not have to worry about another flood of that size during your lifetime.
• E)the likelihood of another flood of this magnitude will increase in the following years.

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