The Cost of Natural Disasters Averaged Over the Previous Ten

question 26

Multiple Choice

The cost of natural disasters averaged over the previous ten years has ____ due in part to ____.

• A)increased; increased population and economic growth
• B)decreased; improved forecasting and public awareness
• C)remained constant; equilibrium between population growth and mitigation
• D)increased; population growth only
• E)decreased; increased migration out of hazardous areas

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Definitions:

Neurons

Nervous system cells that communicate by sending electrical and chemical signals.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that transports food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach, playing a key role in the digestive system.

ENS

The Enteric Nervous System (ENS) is a network of neurons lining the gastrointestinal tract, controlling digestion and gut function independently of the central nervous system.

Neuron Types

are various kinds of nerve cells classified based on their function, structure, neurotransmitter released, and direction of signal sent; including sensory, motor, and interneurons.