Which of the following statements is true of natural disasters?(1 point) Responses 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 affect different regions in different ways. They affect different regions in different ways. They and their impacts cannot be lessened by laws, infrastructure, and communication. They and their impacts cannot be lessened by laws, infrastructure, and communication. They only occur in the Ring of Fire. They only occur in the Ring of Fire.

Answer 1

The true statement among the options provided is: They affect different regions in different ways.

Natural disasters can vary significantly in impact depending on the region's geography, infrastructure, preparedness, and response capabilities. The other statements are inaccurate as natural disasters are not solely defined by the potential for events to occur, their impacts can be lessened by various measures, and they do not only occur in the Ring of Fire.