Which of the Following Statements About Disasters Is Accurate

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about disasters is accurate?

• A) People with the most financial resources suffer the most from disasters.
• B) Urbanization and overcrowding have contributed to the occurrence of disasters.
• C) The number of natural disasters is steadily increasing.
• D) For an event to be considered a disaster, injury or death must result.

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Definitions:

Taxes Payable

Liabilities due to local, state, or federal tax authorities within the upcoming fiscal period.

Accrued Wages Expense

Costs incurred by a company for wages that have been earned by employees but have not yet been paid.

Annuity

A series of periodic cash receipts or payments that are equal in amount each interest period.

Consecutive Payments

Regular payments made in a series one after another, often referring to loan repayments or lease payments.