For a given river,which of the following floods would have the largest discharge?
A)a 5-year flood
B)a 20-year flood
C)a 100-year flood
D)Impossible to tell from the information provided.

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A 100-year flood has the largest discharge among the options given. The term "100-year flood" refers to a flood event that has a 1% chance of occurring in any given year, indicating a higher magnitude of flood compared to those with higher probabilities (such as 5-year or 20-year floods).

For a Given River,which of the Following Floods Would Have