What Is NOT a Reason That a Levee Originally Built

question 45

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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