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9. One disadvantage of a permanent
levee is:
a) it hampers river access
b) disruption of prime development
land
c) a false sense of security
d) constant maintenance and
inspection
e) it will help the local economy
10. Active floodproofing is most effective:
a) with long warning lead times
b) in flash-flood areas
c) if it is permanent
d) in floodplain areas
e) using volunteers
11. Public flood warning-systems should
be:
a) practiced
b) made up of high technology to be
effective
c) made up of warning sirens and rain
gauges
d) based on population density studies
e) left to the government to implement
12. A local jurisdiction’s complaints about a
part of a master plan:
a) should be ignored
b) must be proved wrong
c) can be dealt with by offering an
alternative
d) should be included in the plan
e) none of the above
13. An effective flood-control master plan
will have:
a) a public information program
b) local government support
c) insufficient funding
d) a, b, and c
e) a & b only
Answer Key
1. b
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. c
6. b
7. e