Which of the Following Adverse Effects of Natural Hazards Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following adverse effects of natural hazards is NOT associated with flooding?

• A) Pollution
• B) Disease
• C) Destruction of buildings
• D) Land upheaval
• E) Economic loss

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

The outcome variable in an experiment or study that researchers wish to explain or predict, which changes in response to the independent variable.

Explanatory Variables

Variables in a statistical model that are used to explain variations in the dependent variable; also known as independent variables.

Qualitative Predictor Variables

Variables that categorize or describe data based on attributes or qualities, such as gender, color, or type, which do not have a numerical value.

Dummy Variables

Numerical variables used in regression analysis to represent subgroups of the sample in a study.