Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Heat Waves

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding heat waves?

• A) The elderly and the young are often the ones who die during these events.
• B) More people die in rural areas than do in cities during these events.
• C) The number of hot summer days in Toronto is not projected to increase in the next 40 years.
• D) Heat waves are still one of the main causes of death due to natural disasters in Canada.

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