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

question 5

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) 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.

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