Which of the following statements correctly identifies a technological innovation after the Galveston hurricane of 1900?(1 point)

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a fortress-like wall enclosing the entire city to prevent hurricanes from causing damage and to prevent future flooding
a fortress-like wall enclosing the entire city to prevent hurricanes from causing damage and to prevent future flooding

communication about storms in the Gulf of Mexico limited to only research from weather balloons to ensure officials receive accurate information
communication about storms in the Gulf of Mexico limited to only research from weather balloons to ensure officials receive accurate information

the use of cargo ships with radar to detect large storms in the Gulf of Mexico and to communicate their findings to residents of the city
the use of cargo ships with radar to detect large storms in the Gulf of Mexico and to communicate their findings to residents of the city

a 16-foot increase in the slant of the city that lifted it above sea level, limiting future flooding and improving floodwater drainage to the coast

Answer 1

The statement that correctly identifies a technological innovation after the Galveston hurricane of 1900 is:

a fortress-like wall enclosing the entire city to prevent hurricanes from causing damage and to prevent future flooding.

This refers to the construction of the seawall in Galveston, which was designed to protect the city from future storm surges and flooding.