Which of the following is a possible benefit of flood mitigation efforts?(1 point)
Responses
A. They can prevent hurricanes and other damaging storms.
B. Lower costs for flood insurance.
C. They result in lower taxes.
D. They have no maintenance costs.
B. Lower costs for flood insurance.
Which of the following is a benefit of using agroforestry in a tropical rain forest climate?(1 point)
Responses
A. Growing trees provides a boost in crop output in the short term.
B. Growing trees increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
C. Trees shield the main crop from the effects of insects.
D. Trees protect the main crop from overexposure to the sun.
D. Trees protect the main crop from overexposure to the sun.
A town is considering adopting a flood mitigation strategy. The results of its study are shown in the table below. Which of the following statements provides the best analysis of the data?
criteria building flood diversion channels elevating building in the floor plan
time required 3 years 5 years
initial cost $20 million $55 million
annual maintenance cost $10,000 $1,000
number of residents displaced 250 40
A. The town should build the diversion channels because this option is more cost efficient within the first 5 years.
B. The town should elevate buildings in the flood plain because the maintenance costs are lower.
C. The town should elevate buildings in the flood plain because the work will be completed sooner.
D. The town should build the diversion channels because this option will displace the most people.