Which of the Following Statements Best Explains Why Events That

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why events that have caused disasters in the past are now causing catastrophes?

• A) People are less aware of disasters and are less prepared.
• B) Governments are not as interested in preparing for disasters as they were in the past.
• C) Human population growth has caused a greater concentration of population in certain areas and puts a greater demand on earth's resources.
• D) The earth is aging and therefore becoming more prone to natural hazards.
• E) Scientists understand less today about disasters than they did in the past.

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Definitions:

Arachadonic Acid

A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid important in the inflammation process and cellular signalling.

Chair Conformation

A stable, puckered conformation of six-membered rings that minimizes torsional strain.

Axial

Refers to positions or directions parallel to the axis of symmetry in a molecule or crystal.

Equitorial

Refers to the positioning of substituents in a cyclic compound, where the groups are oriented along the equator of the molecule, often leading to more stable conformations.