Question

How does installing a seawall help mitigate flood damage?(1 point)
Responses

by absorbing energy from storm waves
by absorbing energy from storm waves

by moving a structure above flood level
by moving a structure above flood level

by protecting floodplains from flood damage
by protecting floodplains from flood damage

by rerouting floodwaters to green spaces

Answer 1

Installing a seawall helps mitigate flood damage primarily **by absorbing energy from storm waves**. Seawalls are designed to reduce the impact of waves and prevent erosion, thereby protecting coastal areas from flooding caused by high tides and storms.