All of the following diminish the reliability of recurrence intervals EXCEPT ____.
A)using data from a short time interval
B)separating different meteorological conditions
C)population growth and urbanization
D)cyclical or long-term variations in climate
E)deforestation within the watershed

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Recurrence intervals are used to predict the frequency of natural events, such as floods, based on historical data. Separating different meteorological conditions does not diminish the reliability of these intervals; instead, it can enhance accuracy by accounting for different factors that might influence the event's occurrence. In contrast, options A, C, D, and E all introduce variables or changes that can affect the consistency and reliability of the data used to calculate recurrence intervals, thereby diminishing their reliability.

All of the Following Diminish the Reliability of Recurrence Intervals