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.

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The correct response is:

It limits what can be built on a floodplain.

Regulating floodplains usually involves restricting development and certain activities in these areas, which helps to minimize flood damage by preserving natural floodplain functions and reducing the risk of flooding impacts on infrastructure and human life.