"The Barrier" a Lava Flow That Forms a Natural Dam

question 37

Multiple Choice

"The Barrier" a lava flow that forms a natural dam in Garibaldi Provincial Park makes the areas below vulnerable to flooding.What is the mitigation strategy used here to reduce vulnerability?

• A) Building a levee
• B) Building a floodway
• C) Channelization
• D) Zoning and land-use policies
• E) All of these are correct

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Definitions:

Leptin

A substance secreted by adipose tissue that plays a crucial role in controlling energy equilibrium by suppressing the desire to eat.

Fat Cells

Specialized cells that store energy in the form of fat and release hormones that regulate metabolism.

Decrease Eating

A deliberate reduction in the amount of food consumed, typically for health, dietary, or psychological reasons.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that regulates energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby regulating body weight.