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joe

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The most important factor for reducing the damage of natural hazards is changing ____.
   a. building codes
   b. human behavior
   c. structural designs
   d. disaster relief
   e. the hazard that causes the disaster

Question 2

Which statement reflects the most significant reason people in the US decide to live in hazardous areas?
   a. They believe that the government will fix any damage that occurs.
   b. They know the chances of a disaster and have made an informed decision to take the risk.
   c. They have not experienced the effects of a natural hazard and therefore underestimate the risk.
   d. They have been intentionally misled by developers.
   e. They are too poor to live elsewhere.


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meow1234

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c


joe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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