Constructing Levees May Increase the Amount of Property at Risk

question 52

True/False

Constructing levees may increase the amount of property at risk from future flooding by encouraging floodplain development.

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Definitions:

Cultural Norms

The shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups.

Unequally Shared

Describes a situation where resources, responsibilities, or benefits are distributed disproportionately among members of a group.

Learned Beliefs

Convictions or opinions that are acquired through experiences, education, or social interactions.

Values

Core beliefs or principles that guide behavior and decision-making.