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What do people build to keep water away from the land?
Walls
Tunnels
What happens when the metal wall in England is raised?
The sea level drops
The river is kept from flooding
What did some U.S. towns do with part of their land?
Built more houses
Sold it to create wetlands
What do wetlands do during a flood?
Absorb the water
Freeze the water
Why is the wall in England raised only when sea level is high?
To stop flooding when needed
To open the river for boats
Why might wetlands be better than walls?
They block fish from swimming
They help nature and absorb water
What does being prepared for floods help with?
Helping people swim faster
Protecting people and buildings
Which is a natural way to prevent floods?
Drains
Wetlands
What might a mayor do to protect a flood-prone town?
Build walls and wetlands
Ask people to move to the mountains
Why should students learn about floods?
To stay safe if it happens
To play in the rain
