All of the Following Are Characteristics of Man-Made Disasters Except

question 20

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of man-made disasters except:

• A) Are caused by negligent human actions
• B) Are caused by the failure of a man-made system
• C) Are caused by the natural processes of the earth
• D) Consists of an event that causes serious damage

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Definitions:

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by the intense fear of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help may not be available.

Panic Attack

An abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort, marked by physical and psychological symptoms like rapid heartbeat and feelings of unreality or detachment.

Hyperventilate

To breathe more rapidly and deeply than is necessary for normal levels of oxygen, which can result in dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting.

Anxiety

An emotion of stress and anxiety caused by an event whose result is not yet known.