IRIS 727 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF
WETLANDS EXAM / LATEST IRIS 727 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
AND PROTECTION OF WETLANDS ACTUAL FINAL EXAM 2026
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM APPROVED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (DETAILED
ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION |GUARANTEED SUCCESS A+
(BRAND NEW!) FULL REVISED
,
, Which of the following is the primary function of wetlands in
floodplain management?
a) Provide recreational areas only
b) Act as natural water filters only
c) correct answer: act as natural sponges that absorb and slowly release
floodwaters
d) Increase urban land availability
Rationale: Wetlands reduce flood risk by absorbing excess water and
releasing it slowly.
According to the NFIP, development in floodplains must:
a) Be completely unrestricted
b) Be allowed only in wetlands
c) correct answer: comply with floodplain management regulations
including elevation requirements
d) Avoid insurance requirements
Rationale: NFIP regulates construction to reduce flood damage risk.
Which of the following is considered a primary wetland function?
a) Industrial use
b) correct answer: flood storage, water filtration, and habitat provision
c) Road construction
d) Housing development
WETLANDS EXAM / LATEST IRIS 727 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
AND PROTECTION OF WETLANDS ACTUAL FINAL EXAM 2026
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM APPROVED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (DETAILED
ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION |GUARANTEED SUCCESS A+
(BRAND NEW!) FULL REVISED
,
, Which of the following is the primary function of wetlands in
floodplain management?
a) Provide recreational areas only
b) Act as natural water filters only
c) correct answer: act as natural sponges that absorb and slowly release
floodwaters
d) Increase urban land availability
Rationale: Wetlands reduce flood risk by absorbing excess water and
releasing it slowly.
According to the NFIP, development in floodplains must:
a) Be completely unrestricted
b) Be allowed only in wetlands
c) correct answer: comply with floodplain management regulations
including elevation requirements
d) Avoid insurance requirements
Rationale: NFIP regulates construction to reduce flood damage risk.
Which of the following is considered a primary wetland function?
a) Industrial use
b) correct answer: flood storage, water filtration, and habitat provision
c) Road construction
d) Housing development
