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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Definitions:

Individual Characteristics

Personal attributes or qualities that define an individual, including personality traits, abilities, and values.

High Potential

Refers to individuals who have been identified as having the capability and aspiration to hold successive leadership positions within an organization.

Research and Development

The systematic activity combining both basic and applied research, aimed at discovering solutions to problems or creating new goods, processes, or services.

Fundamental Conditions

Essential circumstances or factors that underlie and determine the nature of an environment, system, or situation.