Low Initial Costs and Modest Maintenance Costs, High Potential for Storm

question 4

Multiple Choice

Low initial costs and modest maintenance costs, high potential for storm damage and low to moderate potential for negative environmental effects are consequences of policies to________ .

• A) promote coastal development, build massive, hardened structures to stop all but the most powerful storm waves
• B) prohibit coastal development, build nothing but grass shacks, put a moratorium on insurance, declare victory over the sea, and retreat from the coastline
• C) allow coastal development, make a long- term commitment to beach nourishment
• D) don't worry mon, be happy!

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