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Flooding Impacts Quick Check
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Which examples are possible environmental impacts of flooding? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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damage to homes
damage to homes

damage to infrastructure
damage to infrastructure

pollution of water supply
pollution of water supply

reduction in tourism
reduction in tourism

groundwater recharge

Answer 1

Flooding Impacts Quick Check
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Which of the following are socioeconomic impacts of flooding? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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recharging of groundwater
recharging of groundwater

beach erosion
beach erosion

time and cost to repair damages
time and cost to repair damages

loss of homes and buildings
loss of homes and buildings

replenishing soil and nutrients

Answer 2

How did the Great Flood of 1993 impact the socioeconomics of the Midwest?(1 point)
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The price of locally produced food decreased.
The price of locally produced food decreased.

Flood mitigation efforts decreased in neighboring states.
Flood mitigation efforts decreased in neighboring states.

Millions of acres of farmland became unusable for years.
Millions of acres of farmland became unusable for years.

Floodplains were eliminated to avoid future flooding.

Answer 3

damage to homes and damage to infrastructure

Answer 4

time and cost to repair damages and loss of homes and buildings

Answer 5

Millions of acres of farmland became unusable for years.