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Which of the following is a characteristic of shaded Zone X on FIRMs?

Equivalent to Zone B

Zone X on a FIRMs (Flood Insurance Rate Maps) is designated as a special flood hazard area where flood insurance may be required. Zone X is a shaded zone that has moderate flood risk. This means that the other options must be incorrect.

Option B is incorrect because high-risk flood areas are designated as Zone A or Zone V on FIRMs, not Zone X.

Option C is incorrect because mandatory flood insurance is required for Zone A, Zone AE, Zone AH, Zone AO, and Zone A99, not Zone X.

Option D is incorrect because minimal flood risk areas are designated as Zone C, Zone X500, or Zone B on FIRMs, not Zone X.

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Corresponds to high-risk flood areas

Designates areas needing mandatory flood insurance

Indicates zones with minimal flood risk

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