One of the Most Important and Effective Ways to Reduce

question 37

Multiple Choice

One of the most important and effective ways to reduce flooding is to ____.

• A) preserve and restore wetlands
• B) straighten and deepen streams
• C) build floodwalls
• D) encourage people to build on floodplains
• E) build dams

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Definitions:

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