Death and Destruction from Natural Hazards Is Increasing Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

Death and destruction from natural hazards is increasing because

• A) events are getting larger and more frequent.
• B) events are getting harder to predict.
• C) human populations are growing.
• D) human populations are growing and human communities are spreading into more hazardous areas.
• E) events are become less frequent and are harder to predict.

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