In Canada,the federal criterion for defining the flood risk in an area is based on
A) the average magnitude of the annual flood.
B) the 1-in-10 year flood.
C) the 1-in-50 year flood.
D) the 1-in-100 year flood.
E) the 1-in-200 year flood.

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The federal criterion for defining flood risk in Canada is based on the 1-in-100 year flood. This means that the area has a 1% chance of experiencing a flood of that magnitude in any given year. This criterion is used for determining floodplain mapping, insurance rates, and building codes in flood-prone areas.

In Canada,the Federal Criterion for Defining the Flood Risk in an Area