Twenty Centimeters of Precipitation Fell in One Day on a Southern

question 61

Multiple Choice

Twenty centimeters of precipitation fell in one day on a southern city in the 100 years climatic records were kept in this city.This rainfall event ranked 5th among all one day precipitation events for this city.The return period for this extreme rainfall event would be

• A)4 yrs.
• B)5 yrs.
• C)20 yrs.
• D)100 yrs.

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Self-monitoring

The tendency of individuals to observe and regulate how they are perceived by others, adjusting their behavior accordingly.

Self-control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses.

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A personality trait depicting an individual's ability to adapt flexibly and recover from stress or adverse situations.

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