Which of these is TRUE of disasters?
A. They are solely caused by natural phenomenon.
B. The response to them is typically quick and effective.
C. They have been eliminated with technological upgrades in building codes.
D. The Challenger Shuttle incident is an example of a disaster.
Answer: D
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a. competition b. government oversight c. consumer protection d. private ownership
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A) Age and gender B) Beliefs and attitudes C) Race and gender D) Social class and gender
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