Atomic Theory Chem (DH) Practice Test

A Base Flood Elevation (BFE) is defined as:

The elevation of surface water resulting from a flood that has a 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year The historical maximum flood elevation recorded in a community The elevation required by ASCE 24 including freeboard The lowest floor elevation allowed for new construction

Correct Answer:

The elevation of surface water resulting from a flood that has a 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year

Explanation:

The BFE is the computed elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during the base flood (the 1-percent-annual-chance flood).

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