Terms

Question 1

Accrete

Answer 1

To build up a shoreline by depositing sand, either by nature or human actions.

Question 2

Actual cash value

Answer 2

The replacement cost for a building, minus a depreciation percentage based on age and condition.

Question 3

Alluvial fan

Answer 3

An area at the base of a valley where the slope flattens out, allowing the flood- water to decrease in speed and spread out, dropping sediment and rock over a fan-shaped area.

Question 4

Amendment

Answer 4

A change to a FEMA floodplain map that removes an area that was inadvertently included in the Special Flood Hazard Area.

Question 5

Approximate studies

Answer 5

Flood hazard mapping done using approximate study methods that show the approximate outline of the base floodplain. An approximate study does not produce a base flood elevation.

Question 6

Base flood depth

Answer 6

A measurement of the base flood in feet above ground, used for shallow flooding.

Question 7

Base flood

Answer 7

The flood having a 1% chance of being equaled exceeded in any given year. Also referred to as the 100-year flood. The base flood is used by the NFIP as the basis for mapping, insurance rating, and regulating new construction.

Question 8

Basement

Answer 8

Any area of the building having its floor sub-grade (below ground level) on all sides.

Question 9

Base floodplain

Answer 9

The area of water and land inundated by the base flood.

Question 10

Bathymetry

Answer 10

The measurement of depths of water in the ocean or lakes.

Question 11

Bench marks

Answer 11

Monuments on the ground that show the elevation of the spot above sea level.