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If a 50-Year Flood Occurs on the Mississippi River This

Question 19

Question 19

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If a 50-year flood occurs on the Mississippi River this year,what is the probability that a flood of the same magnitude will occur in the following year?


A) zero
B) 1%
C) 2%
D) 50%

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