The Statistical Rating of Flood Discharge Is Based on

question 135

Multiple Choice

The statistical rating of flood discharge is based on

• A) historical records of discharge during precipitation events.
• B) floodplain width.
• C) average channel depth.
• D) the rate of aggradation or degradation of a stream.

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