Advanced Placement (AP), 18.03.2021 03:10, noathequeen

Consider the consequences of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and the landslide in La Conchita, California. Which of the following statements best explains why loss of life and property is so significant with regard to modern natural disasters? A)Natural disasters are caused by nature, and humans cannot influence their effects.
B)There is no way to predict where and when natural disasters will occur.
C)Risks of living and building in hazard zones are understood but ignored.
D)There is rarely enough warning prior to a natural disaster to prevent loss of life.
E)Human societies are unable to differentiate between direct and indirect effects of disasters.

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