Which Scenario Would Be Considered a "Hard" Solution for Avoiding

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which scenario would be considered a "hard" solution for avoiding damage by natural disasters? ​

• A)Changing building codes to require that coastal homes be built on stilts.
• B)Reserving hazardous areas for parkland and recreation.
• C)Building a levee along the banks of a river.
• D)Allowing new construction only in hazard-free zones.
• E)Requiring homeowners to repair damaged structures to meet stronger guidelines.

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger, satiety, and energy homeostasis.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling mood, hunger, thirst, temperature, and other autonomic functions by regulating hormonal activity.

Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in muscle length, contributing to the sense of body position and movement.

Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and begins further digestion and nutrient absorption.