What Statement Is Correct as It Relates to Natural Disasters

question 12

Multiple Choice

What statement is correct as it relates to natural disasters?

• A) Their impacts can sometimes be mitigated
• B) They always happen quickly
• C) They include infectious diseases
• D) They are predictable

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Definitions:

Viral Reassortment

Occurs when genetic material from different strains of a virus is mixed into new combinations within a single cell.

Host Population

A group of organisms that serve as a habitat or source of food for a parasite or pathogen.

Strain

In biology, a genetic variant or subtype of microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria. In physics, it refers to deformation resulting from stress.

Swap Genes

The process of exchanging genetic material between two chromosomes or fragments, leading to genetic recombination or horizontal gene transfer.