What Do Scientists Mean When They Say That a Flood

question 50

Multiple Choice

What do scientists mean when they say that a flood is a 100-year flood?

• A)A flood of that magnitude will occur once every 100 years.
• B)Every year there is a 1% chance of a flood of a certain magnitude occurring.
• C)There isn't enough information to determine how frequently flooding occurs.
• D)Every year, there is a 10% chance of a flood of a certain magnitude occurring.
• E)The last time a flood of that size occurred was 100 years ago.

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Definitions:

Tenancy In Common

A form of co-ownership of property that is freely disposable both during life and at death, and in which the co-owners have undivided interests in the property and equal rights to possess the property.

Right Of Survivorship

A legal principle in property law where, upon the death of one owner, the ownership interest of the deceased automatically transfers to the surviving owner(s) without the need for probate.

Community Property

A form of ownership between spouses in which property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both parties.

Acquired During Marriage

Assets or properties obtained by a couple during their marriage, potentially subject to division upon divorce.