Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The average time between floods of a given magnitude is:

  1. the flood stage

  2. the flood recurrence interval

  3. the flood frequency

  4. the flood incidence
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Explanation

The flood recurrence interval is the average time between floods of a given magnitude, calculated from historical records. It's a statistical measure used in flood hazard assessment and planning.

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