Which scenario would be considered a “hard” solution for avoiding damage by natural disasters??
a. ?Changing building codes to require that coastal homes be built on stilts.
b. ?Reserving hazardous areas for parkland and recreation.
c. ?Building a levee along the banks of a river.
d. ?Allowing new construction only in hazard-free zones.
e. ?Requiring homeowners to repair damaged structures to meet stronger guidelines.
ANSWER: c
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