The lowest notch shown on this figure is 9 meters wide and 5 meters high from its base. The river has a velocity of 0.7 meters per second when it fills the notch. Based on the accompanying graph, what is the probability each year that the notch will be filled to the top?





A) 80% to 95%

B) 60% to 70%

C) 40% to 45%

D) Less than 40%

E) None of these are correct.


A) 80% to 95%

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