A Significant Problem in Many Communities Involves _____________ That Do

question 3

Multiple Choice

A significant problem in many communities involves _____________ that do not reflect actual flood risks in the jurisdiction, often because new development has changed stormwater flows, which can increase flood levels dramatically.

• A) politicians
• B) developers
• C) inaccurate flood maps
• D) all of the above

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