Which of the Following Best Describes a "100-Year Flood

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a "100-year flood"?

• A) has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any given year
• B) occurs once every 100 years
• C) lasts for 100 years
• D) is twice as deep as a 50-year flood

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