How high above the gage datum would you want to locate a new house in Grand Forks to make certain it would be safe from a 30-year flood?

What will be an ideal response?


14.75 m

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__________ is the scientific study of the earth and its processes.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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