Which of the following are socioeconomic impacts of flooding? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

recharging of groundwater
recharging of groundwater

replenishing soil and nutrients
replenishing soil and nutrients

loss of homes and buildings
loss of homes and buildings

time and cost to repair damages
time and cost to repair damages

beach erosion
beach erosion
Question 2
Which examples are possible environmental impacts of flooding? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

reduction in tourism
reduction in tourism

damage to homes
damage to homes

pollution of water supply
pollution of water supply

groundwater recharge
groundwater recharge

damage to infrastructure
damage to infrastructure
Question 3
How did the Great Flood of 1993 impact the socioeconomics of the Midwest?(1 point)
Responses

The price of locally produced food decreased.[Choice D]
The price of locally produced food decreased.[Choice D]

Flood mitigation efforts decreased in neighboring states.
Flood mitigation efforts decreased in neighboring states.

Floodplains were eliminated to avoid future flooding.
Floodplains were eliminated to avoid future flooding.

Millions of acres of farmland became unusable for years

1 answer

Question 1: Socioeconomic impacts of flooding
The two correct answers are:

  • loss of homes and buildings
  • time and cost to repair damages

Question 2: Possible environmental impacts of flooding
The two correct answers are:

  • pollution of water supply
  • groundwater recharge

Question 3: Impact of the Great Flood of 1993 on the socioeconomics of the Midwest
The correct answer is:

  • Millions of acres of farmland became unusable for years