Asked by damon

Coastal urbanization does not increase the risk to human communities from which of the following natural disasters?
a.
earthquakes
b.
floods
c.
hurricanes
d.
cyclones

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a. earthquakes

Earthquakes are caused by tectonic processes and are not made more likely by coastal urbanization; by contrast, urban development on coasts increases exposure and vulnerability to floods, hurricanes, and cyclones (storm surge, loss of wetlands, impermeable surfaces, higher population density).