Why was it important that the seawall constructed in Galveston have a concave design?(1 point)

Responses

It would save the city from flooding caused by hurricanes’ waves.
It would save the city from flooding caused by hurricanes’ waves.

It would cost the city less money to use this type of design.
It would cost the city less money to use this type of design.

It would promote more tourism to the beach with its attractive design.
It would promote more tourism to the beach with its attractive design.

It would protect the city from the strong winds brought by hurricanes and tornadoes.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It would save the city from flooding caused by hurricanes’ waves.

The concave design of the seawall helps to effectively dissipate the energy of waves, which reduces flooding and protects the city during severe weather events like hurricanes.