Geography, 17.10.2019 17:20 sydneydavis57
Atown is considering adopting a flood mitigation strategy. the results of its study are shown in the table below.
criteria
building flood diversion channels
elevating buildings in the flood plain
time required
3 years
5 years
initial cost
$20 million
$55 million
annual maintenance costs
$10,000
$1,000
number of residents displaced
250
40
which of the following statements provides the best analysis of the data?
the town should elevate buildings in the flood plain because the maintenance costs are lower.
the town should build the diversion channels because this option will displace fewer people.
the town should build the diversion channels because this option is more cost efficient.
the town should elevate buildings in the flood plain because the work will be completed sooner.
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