To determine whether the benefits of Grand Forks flood mitigation outweighed the costs, I would need to analyze the specific data provided in the chart regarding both the costs and benefits. Since I can't view the chart directly, I can offer guidance on how to make that determination:
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Quantify the Costs: Look at the total amount spent on flood mitigation efforts. This should include all expenses related to construction, maintenance, and ongoing operations.
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Quantify the Benefits: Assess the financial benefits derived from the flood mitigation efforts. This can include reduced flood damage costs, improved property values, decreased insurance premiums, and any other economic advantages resulting from the mitigation.
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Comparison: Compare the total benefits with the total costs. If the total benefits exceed the total costs, then the statement “The benefits of flood mitigation were greater than the costs” would be accurate. Conversely, if the costs surpass the benefits, then the statement “The costs of flood mitigation efforts were more than the benefits” would be correct.
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No Comparisons: You would select “No comparisons can be made” only if there is insufficient data or if the chart lacks clear metrics for either costs or benefits.
Once you've performed this analysis, you can select the appropriate response based on your findings. If you can provide specific figures or insights from the chart, I can provide a more precise evaluation.
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