Question

How did the removal of homes and businesses off the floodplain turn into a benefit for the city of Grand Forks?(1 point)

The owners of the structures rebuilt attractive, fortified buildings on the same land.

The floodplain was turned into a large recreational area.

The land was sold to the state of North Dakota and the money was used to rebuild the city.

The area became prime grazing land for livestock.

Answer 1

The floodplain was turned into a large recreational area. After the flood, the city created a greenway/park system on the cleared land for recreation and flood control.