Which of the following statements is true of natural disasters?(1 point)

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They only occur in the Ring of Fire.
They only occur in the Ring of Fire.

They affect different regions in different ways.
They affect different regions in different ways.

They are defined by a potential for a geologic, hydrologic, atmospheric, or biological event to occur.
They are defined by a potential for a geologic, hydrologic, atmospheric, or biological event to occur.

They and their impacts cannot be lessened by laws, infrastructure, and communication.

Answer 1

The true statement about natural disasters is:

They affect different regions in different ways.

Natural disasters can have varying impacts depending on a multitude of factors, including geography, population density, and the preparedness of the region. The other statements are not accurate. For example, natural disasters can and do occur outside the Ring of Fire, they are not solely defined by the potential for an event, and their impacts can indeed be mitigated through laws, infrastructure, and communication.