Compare Solutions with Criteria Practice Test

Jamal’s town has floods. Solution A: build a levee (high protection, very expensive). Solution B: elevate homes (medium cost per home). Solution C: create wetlands buffer (lower cost, needs land). If the town has a limited budget, which solution is most appropriate?

Maya’s town gets spring floods. Solution A: build a levee to block river water (very effective, very expensive, years). Solution B: elevate homes on stilts (effective for those homes, medium cost, months). Solution C: create wetlands buffer (somewhat effective, lower cost, needs space and time). Based on effectiveness for protecting the whole town, which solution is best?