Climate change is expected to cause an increase in the impact of ____.
A)all natural disasters except seismic events (earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis)
B)only disasters related to extreme weather (lightning, tornadoes, and storm surge)
C)only disasters related to seismic events (earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis)
D)disasters which occur on coastlines or at sea
E)all natural disasters

Question

Climate change is expected to cause an increase in the impact of ____. ​
A)all natural disasters except seismic events (earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis)
B)only disasters related to extreme weather (lightning, tornadoes, and storm surge)
C)only disasters related to seismic events (earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis)
D)disasters which occur on coastlines or at sea
E)all natural disasters

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Climate change primarily affects weather patterns and sea levels, which can exacerbate the impact of natural disasters such as storms, floods, and droughts. However, it does not directly influence seismic events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis, which are driven by geological processes.

Climate Change Is Expected to Cause an Increase in the Impact