Which of the following is true of the Mississippi River?

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The Mississippi River is currently at risk of jumping channels and diverting into the Atchafalaya River due to natural causes and human intervention.

Answer: B
 Human development in coastal wetlands has led to increased damage protection from hurricanes for interior lands.

Answer: D
 Houses built on stilts within Bayou Laforche were protected from Hurricane Katrina's flooding, demonstrating the benefit of elevated building structures. Option C is incorrect as the flooding of New Orleans in 2005 was predicted, but the extent of the damage was unexpected.

Which of the Following Is True of the Mississippi River