What Can We Do to Reduce the Effects of Natural

question 1

Multiple Choice

What can we do to reduce the effects of natural disasters significantly?

• A) change the social factors that exacerbate disasters
• B) move people to safer places
• C) provide aid money after a disaster
• D) change weather patterns to prevent storms

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Amounts owed by a company to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Marketable Securities

Liquid financial instruments that can be quickly converted into cash at a reasonable price.

Companies

Entities engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities with the goal of generating profits.

Line of Credit

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