Environmental
What is a 'floodplain' and how does FEMA's flood zone mapping affect Kansas real estate?
AA geographic feature with no real estate impact
BLow-lying land subject to flooding; FEMA flood zone maps determine flood insurance requirements and affect development restrictions✓ Correct
COnly relevant in coastal areas, not Kansas
DA zoning designation for wetland areas
Explanation
Floodplains are areas subject to periodic flooding. FEMA's FIRM maps identify special flood hazard areas (100-year floodplains) in Kansas.
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