Why does population increase affect the number of catastrophic events?
A) Greater numbers of people occupy marginal lands in the path of hazardous processes.
B) Population affects the magnitude and frequency of hazardous events.
C) Hazardous events are more likely to occur in areas with more people.
D) As in Mexico City, earthquake magnitude is directly related to population.
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. high humidity, high temperature B. low humidity, low temperature C. low humidity, high temperature D. high humidity, low temperature
________ waves also known as side-to-side waves
A) Longitudinal B) Orbital C) Reflective D) Refractive E) Transverse