While watching the news, a student learned that annual

Question

flooding of a nearby river causes an average of $1.8
million dollars in damages each year. The student
wants to create a proposal for the city council to help
address the problem. The student came up with four
ideas to submit. Which of the following ideas would best
help reduce damages caused by river flooding each
year?
(1 point)
Tearing down all damaged structures and rebuilding
structures with steep roof pitches to encourage the
floodwaters to be redirected without damaging
structures.
Using trucks to bring in large amounts of sand to
pack the riverbanks and to increase the height of
the riverbanks by five feet.
Increase the amount of land surrounding the river
that is classified as a floodplain to prevent homes
and businesses being built there.
Issuing a mandatory evacuation of all residents
living within ten miles of the river as soon as
flooding is predicted.

Answer 1

Increasing the amount of land surrounding the river that is classified as a floodplain to prevent homes and businesses being built there would best help reduce damages caused by river flooding each year. This measure would help prevent future damages by restricting development in high-risk flood areas, thereby reducing the overall impact of flooding on structures and properties.