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renzo156

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on: Jul 13, 2018
A(n) _______________ is a natural event that leads to significant loss of life and extensive property damage.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

When individuals or governments try to control natural hazards, the most likely result is to ____.
   a. trigger a disaster
   b. reduce the effect of the hazard
   c. cause the hazard to move to a different location
   d. have no effect
   e. correctly control the effect


firehawk60

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

ANSWER: catastrophe

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c


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