A Riverfront Community Builds a Retaining Wall to Divert Flood

question 2

Multiple Choice

A riverfront community builds a retaining wall to divert flood water away from the town. This is an example of:

• A) Mitigation
• B) A natural disaster
• C) Disaster reduction
• D) Disaster health

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