In developing countries, natural disasters are a greater risk for poor residents because ____.?
a. ?they are often forced to live in hazardous areas due to economic factors
b. ?they are less likely to know the history of previous disasters in their region
c. ?they are not well-educated and do not understand the danger
d. ?they do not trust their governments and disobey laws that would keep them safe
e. ?they find danger a desirable attribute because of their cultural traditions
ANSWER: a
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