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How does the regulation of floodplains help to reduce flood damage?(1 point)
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It forces people to get flood insurance.
It forces people to get flood insurance.

It relocates animals off the floodplain.
It relocates animals off the floodplain.

It limits what can be built on a floodplain.
It limits what can be built on a floodplain.

It protects plant life on the floodplain from being destroyed.

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It limits what can be built on a floodplain — preventing or restricting development there reduces damage to buildings and people and preserves the floodplain’s natural ability to absorb floodwaters.