Which of the Following Statements Best Explains Why Events That

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why events that have caused disasters in the past are now causing catastrophes?

A) People are less aware of disasters and are less prepared.
B) Governments are not as interested in preparing for disasters as they were in the past.
C) Human population growth has caused a greater concentration of population in certain areas and puts a greater demand on earth's resources.
D) The earth is aging and therefore becoming more prone to natural hazards.
E) Scientists understand less today about disasters than they did in the past.