In September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Recovery has been difficult as residents struggle to cope with the physical damage as well as the impact on mental health, jobs, and families. Which of the following aspects
would a sociologist who studies natural disasters be most likely to investigate in regard to this event?
a. the population change due to the number of people killed
b. the technological lag the country will face due to the hurricane
c. how the social factors of the disaster affected the people involved
d. how the government responds to a natural disaster
Answer: C
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