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Which of the following statements is true of natural disasters? (1 point)
O They and their impacts cannot be lessened by laws, infrastructure, and communication.
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O They only occur in the Ring of Fire.
O They affect different regions in different ways.
They are defined by a potential for a geologic, hydrologic, atmospheric, or biological event to occur.
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"They affect different regions in different ways."
Explanation: natural disasters vary by location because the type, frequency, and impact depend on regional hazards (earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, etc.), exposure, and vulnerability. The statement about laws/infrastructure is false (mitigation can reduce impacts), the "Ring of Fire" claim is false (disasters occur worldwide), and the last statement describes a natural hazard, not a disaster.
Explanation: natural disasters vary by location because the type, frequency, and impact depend on regional hazards (earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, etc.), exposure, and vulnerability. The statement about laws/infrastructure is false (mitigation can reduce impacts), the "Ring of Fire" claim is false (disasters occur worldwide), and the last statement describes a natural hazard, not a disaster.
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