-The Graph Depicts Rainfall and Stream Discharge During a Flood

question 17

Multiple Choice

-The graph depicts rainfall and stream discharge during a flood event along Peachtree Creek on December 24, 2002. Which of the following can be inferred from the graph?

• A) Creek levels subsided as quickly as they rose.
• B) Water levels in the creek returned to base levels by the end of the day.
• C) Most of the rain fell during the time period from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (17:00).
• D) Creek water levels peaked 3 hours after the rain fell hardest.

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