What is one example of how people have adapted to weather conditions in the United States? A. Wetlands are filled in to create new land for the construction of homes. B. Forests are cleared in the Midwest to create farmland to grow crops. C. Dams are built in the Southwest to generate electricity for new cities. D. Houses along the coasts are built on poles to avoid high water from hurricanes.

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Richard Davidson

30 September, 22:10

What is one example of how people have adapted to weather conditions in the United States? A. Wetlands are filled in to create new land for the construction of homes. B. Forests are cleared in the Midwest to create farmland to grow crops. C. Dams are built in the Southwest to generate electricity for new cities. D. Houses along the coasts are built on poles to avoid high water from hurricanes.

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Siena Benitez · Answer 1

D.

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Based on the answers provided it can be said that one of the ways that people have adapted to weather conditions is by building houses along the cost that are built on poles to avoid high water from hurricanes. We can say this is the answer because it explains an adaptation to combat adverse weather effects in a certain area. The other options listed do not depend on weather conditions but more on geographical conditions of the land.