Delta wetlands can help to protect human development from hurricanes because ____.
A) they contain a wide variety of living species
B) they provide an elevated barrier, much like a levee
C) they are impenetrable to hurricane damage
D) they intensify the hurricane, letting it use up its energy before reaching developed areas
E) they slow the movement of floodwaters

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Delta wetlands slow the movement of floodwaters, reducing the intensity and speed of floodwaters and protecting human development from damage during hurricanes.

Delta Wetlands Can Help to Protect Human Development from Hurricanes