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maychende

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Moderate events can become unexpectedly larger disasters if ____.
   a. they are cyclic events that have grown stronger with time
   b. more than one type of event occurs at the same time, amplifying the effect
   c. precursor events are detected
   d. they are not cyclic events
   e. insurance companies have overestimated the cost of the event

Question 2

Very often, when individuals or governments attempt to control dangers from natural events in one place, the effort ____.
   a. creates an equilibrium that prevents the danger
   b. transfers the danger to a different place
   c. removes an equilibrium and increases the danger
   d. controls the event so that its effect is minor
   e. violates individual rights



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b



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