Flood barriers, like the one shown here, are built in areas with high flood risk. These areas usually contain low-lying land into which floodwaters can easy flow and collect. Which statement best describes how flood barriers work to reduce the impact of floods? A) They prevent high water from pouring into towns, and can hold excess water in storage compartments. B) They filter harmful chemicals from floodwaters so residents can have clean water during hazardous conditions. C) When power goes out during a flood, turbines inside the barriers create electricity as floodwater runs through. D) They are stuffed with cotton, wool, and recycled cardboard pieces that act as sponges to soak up excess water.

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Maverick Chase

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20 July, 20:56

Flood barriers, like the one shown here, are built in areas with high flood risk. These areas usually contain low-lying land into which floodwaters can easy flow and collect. Which statement best describes how flood barriers work to reduce the impact of floods? A) They prevent high water from pouring into towns, and can hold excess water in storage compartments. B) They filter harmful chemicals from floodwaters so residents can have clean water during hazardous conditions. C) When power goes out during a flood, turbines inside the barriers create electricity as floodwater runs through. D) They are stuffed with cotton, wool, and recycled cardboard pieces that act as sponges to soak up excess water.

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Layne Schaefer · Answer 1

Flood barriers, like the one shown here, are built in areas with high flood risk. These areas usually contain low-lying land into which floodwaters can easy flow and collect. Which statement best describes how flood barriers work to reduce the impact of floods?

A) They prevent high water from pouring into towns, and can hold excess water in storage compartments.

B) They filter harmful chemicals from floodwaters so residents can have clean water during hazardous conditions.

C) When power goes out during a flood, turbines inside the barriers create electricity as floodwater runs through.

D) They are stuffed with cotton, wool, and recycled cardboard pieces that act as sponges to soak up excess water.