The Recurrence of Drought as Conveyed Through the Return Period

question 84

Multiple Choice

The recurrence of drought as conveyed through the return period is expressed as

• A)(number of years of record)/ (rank for a specific precipitation event).
• B)(rank for a specific precipitation event)/ (number of years of record).
• C)(magnitude of a specific rainfall event)/ (duration of the rain event).
• D)(duration of the rain event)/ (magnitude of a specific rainfall event).

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Definitions:

Overt Behavior

Overt behavior refers to observable actions and responses of an individual that can be seen and measured directly by others.

Retained

Kept in possession or memory; not lost or forgotten.

Self-reinforcement

The process by which individuals reward themselves for reaching certain goals or exhibiting desirable behaviors, thus encouraging repeated action.

Personal Standards

Refers to the individual benchmarks or expectations one sets for themselves in various aspects of their lives, influencing behavior and self-assessment.