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

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

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

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

It limits what can be built on a floodplain.

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The correct response is:

It limits what can be built on a floodplain.

By regulating development on floodplains, these regulations help reduce flood damage by minimizing impervious surfaces, preserving natural water absorption, and maintaining the floodplain's capacity to manage excess water during flood events.