Using this plot of annual peak discharge, what is the probability each year that a flood of 1,000 cubic meters per second will occur?
A)1 in 1,000, or 0.01%
B)1 in 100, or 1% (100-year flood)
C)between 10 and 20%
D)more than 20%

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Using this plot of annual peak discharge, what is the probability each year that a flood of 1,000 cubic meters per second will occur? 
A)1 in 1,000, or 0.01% 
B)1 in 100, or 1% (100-year flood) 
C)between 10 and 20% 
D)more than 20%

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The Answer of Using this plot of annual peak discharge, what is the probability each year that a flood of 1,000 cubic meters per second will occur? 
A)1 in 1,000, or 0.01% 
B)1 in 100, or 1% (100-year flood) 
C)between 10 and 20% 
D)more than 20%

Using This Plot of Annual Peak Discharge, What Is the Probability