Floods Cause Tremendous Property Damage and Kill Large Numbers of People

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Essay

Floods cause tremendous property damage and kill large numbers of people each year.Why does this happen every year,and is there anything that can be done about it?

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Definitions:

Government Response

The actions taken by a government to address specific issues, crises, or situations, reflecting its priorities, capabilities, and policy orientation.

American West

A region and period in United States history characterized by frontier settlement, expansion, conflicts with Native Americans, and the myth of the rugged individual.

Agricultural Industries

Sectors of the economy involved in the production, processing, and distribution of farm products.

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