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:

Etruscan Sculpture

Artistic works produced by the Etruscan civilization of ancient Italy, known for their bronze works, terracotta funerary urns, and monumental stone sculptures.

Etruscan Artistic Style

A style of art originating from the ancient Etruscan civilization of Italy, known for its sophisticated metalwork, tomb paintings, and sculpture, distinct for its vitality and expression.

Motion and Vitality

Concepts often related to the physical and dynamic qualities observed in living beings, or in art, the depiction of movement or life-like energy.

Metalworking

The process of shaping and manipulating metals to create objects, parts, or structures, through techniques like forging, welding, and casting.