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Which of the following is a possible benefit of flood mitigation efforts?(1 point)

They result in lower taxes.

They can open a floodplain area for public use.

They have no maintenance costs.

They can prevent hurricanes and other damaging storms.

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They can open a floodplain area for public use.

Explanation: Flood mitigation (e.g., buyouts, levee setbacks, restoring floodplains) can convert high‑risk areas into parks or open space that safely accommodates periodic flooding.