How does the regulation of floodplains help to reduce flood damage?(1 point)

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It protects plant life on the floodplain from being destroyed.
It protects plant life on the floodplain from being destroyed.

It forces people to get flood insurance.
It forces people to get flood insurance.

It relocates animals off the floodplain.
It relocates animals off the floodplain.

It limits what can be built on a floodplain.
It limits what can be built on a floodplain.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It limits what can be built on a floodplain.

Regulating development in floodplains helps reduce flood damage by preventing structures that can be damaged or cause further flooding, thereby preserving the floodplain's natural ability to absorb and manage excess water.