Low Initial Costs and Modest Maintenance Costs, High Potential for Storm

question 101

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)allow coastal development, make a long-term commitment to beach nourishment
• 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)promote coastal development, build massive, hardened structures to stop all but the most powerful storm waves
• D)don't worry mon, be happy!