Kai Erikson's research provided evidence that disasters _______.
a. help people come together so that community ties become stronger
b. are all the same in terms of their consequences for a community
c. actually have little long-term impact on people
d. not only involve physical damage but also damage and disruption to community life
Ans: d. not only involve physical damage but also damage and disruption to community life
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What will be an ideal response?
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