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
ANSWER: b
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