Question

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

by rerouting floodwaters to green spaces
by rerouting floodwaters to green spaces

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

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

by absorbing energy from storm waves

Answer 1

Installing a seawall helps mitigate flood damage **by absorbing energy from storm waves**. Seawalls are designed to protect coastal areas from the impact of waves and storm surges, thereby reducing erosion and the potential for flooding in inland areas.