Most human activities tend to reduce flood hazards,so the frequency of floods of a given size has been decreasing for nearly all streams.

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This statement is false. While some human activities such as flood control measures and land use planning can reduce flood hazards, others such as urbanization and wetland drainage can increase the frequency and severity of floods. Therefore, the frequency of floods of a given size has not been decreasing for nearly all streams.

Most Human Activities Tend to Reduce Flood Hazards,so the Frequency