Multiple Choice
Low initial costs and low maintenance costs, low potential for storm damages, and low negative environmental impact are consequences of policies to__________ .
A) prohibit coastal development, build nothing but grass shacks, put a moratorium on insurance, declare victory over the sea, and retreat from the coastline
B) fly to Tahiti
C) allow coastal development, make a long- term commitment to beach nourishment
D) promote coastal development, build massive, hardened structures to stop all but the most powerful storm waves
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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