Floods Are the Least Destructive of All Geologic Hazards

question 27

True/False

Floods are the least destructive of all geologic hazards.

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Definitions:

Toxic Chemicals

Substances that can cause harm to organisms through chemical reactions or other processes when they enter the environment or the body.

Industrial Contamination

Pollution originating from industrial activities that adversely affects the environment, including the air, water, and soil.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model proposed by Hans Selye that describes the body's physiological response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance To Stress

The ability to withstand or cope with stressful conditions without succumbing to their negative effects.