Why is land use planning typically more effective than artificial control of natural hazards?

A) Land use planning often reduces the probability that a hazardous event will occur.
B) Most hazardous natural processes are not amenable to artificial control.
C) Artificial controls usually increase the probability that a hazardous event will occur.
D) Land use planning is an accepted societal tool for hazards, while artificial control is not.


B

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