Multiple Choice
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.
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