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

Responses

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

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

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

It relocates animals off the floodplain.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It limits what can be built on a floodplain.

Regulating floodplains helps to reduce flood damage by restricting development and construction in areas that are prone to flooding, which can help minimize the risk to property and lives during flood events.