Moderate events can become unexpectedly larger disasters if ____.
A)they are cyclic events that have grown stronger with time
B)more than one type of event occurs at the same time, amplifying the effect
C)precursor events are detected
D)they are not cyclic events
E)insurance companies have overestimated the cost of the event

Question

Moderate events can become unexpectedly larger disasters if ____. ​
A)they are cyclic events that have grown stronger with time
B)more than one type of event occurs at the same time, amplifying the effect
C)precursor events are detected
D)they are not cyclic events
E)insurance companies have overestimated the cost of the event

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When more than one type of event occurs simultaneously, their effects can amplify each other, leading to unexpectedly larger disasters.

Moderate Events Can Become Unexpectedly Larger Disasters If ____