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.

Question

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Building a levee is considered a "hard" solution because it involves constructing physical barriers to prevent natural disasters, as opposed to "soft" solutions like policy changes or land use planning.

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