What would happen if you used data from a very dry set of years to compute the recurrence interval calculations?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: You would end up with a falsely low number for the 100-year flood, and buildings built with these calculations would end up flooded.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following has the highest albedo?

A) Forests B) Dry, light sandy soils C) Fresh snow D) Asphalt

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How many soil conservation districts are there across the United States today?

A. at least 100,000 B. about 100 C. more than 50 D. more than 3000

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Developed countries

a. are high-income b. are low-income c. use about 88% of the world's resources d. make up about 80% of the world's population e. Are high-income and use about 88% of the worlds resources

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