Question

how are levees beneficial to human settlements? a. levees prevent rivers from flooding their banks as often. b. levees prevent rivers from flooding their banks. c. levees prevent rivers from depositing their sediment in wetlands. d. levees prevent valuable fish stocks from escaping their pens. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Levees are embankments built along river banks to reduce the frequency of flooding. They don't completely prevent flooding (option a and c are too absolute), and their main function isn't related to sediment - deposition in wetlands or fish - stock containment.

Answer:

B. Levees prevent rivers from flooding their banks as often.