Which of the following statements about disaster is accurate?
a. People with the most financial resources suffer the most from disaster.
b. Urbanization and overcrowding have contributed to the occurrence of disasters.
c. The number of natural disasters is steadily increasing.
d. For an event to be considered a disaster, injury or death must result.
ANS: B
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