How does the regulation of floodplains help to reduce flood damage?(1 point)

Responses

It forces people to get flood insurance.
It forces people to get flood insurance.

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

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

It protects plant life on the floodplain from being destroyed.
It protects plant life on the floodplain from being destroyed.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It limits what can be built on a floodplain.

Regulating floodplains helps to reduce flood damage by preventing construction and development in these areas, which can mitigate the impact of flooding and protect both property and lives.