Using This Plot of Annual Peak Discharge, What Is the Probability

question 30

Multiple Choice

Using this plot of annual peak discharge, what is the probability each year that a flood of 1,000 cubic meters per second will occur?

• A)1 in 1,000, or 0.01%
• B)1 in 100, or 1% (100-year flood)
• C)between 10 and 20%
• D)more than 20%

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