Moderate Events Can Become Unexpectedly Larger Disasters If ____

question 25

Multiple Choice

Moderate events can become unexpectedly larger disasters if ____. ​

• A)they are cyclic events that have grown stronger with time
• B)more than one type of event occurs at the same time, amplifying the effect
• C)precursor events are detected
• D)they are not cyclic events
• E)insurance companies have overestimated the cost of the event

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