Which statement reflects the most significant reason people in the US decide to live in hazardous areas??

a. ?They believe that the government will fix any damage that occurs.
b. ?They know the chances of a disaster and have made an informed decision to take the risk.
c. ?They have not experienced the effects of a natural hazard and therefore underestimate the risk.
d. ?They have been intentionally misled by developers.
e. ?They are too poor to live elsewhere.


ANSWER: c

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