A conventional disaster is a catastrophic event caused by:
a. a high-magnitude earthquake.
b. an exposure to toxic materials.
c. an outbreak of a pathogen.
d. the use of military weapons.
D
A conventional disaster is a catastrophic event caused by the use of weapons such as guns, bombs, missiles, and grenades.
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