Which of the following statements is FALSE about the concept of uniformitarianism as related to natural disasters? A) If you have earthquakes in a location, then you will probably have them in the future. B) The reason why volcanoes erupt today is the same as it was in the past. C) The processes that caused the erosion of the land have been doing their work since the Earth's formation. D) Natural disasters are a natural part of the Earth, humans can do nothing that will affect them. E) All of the above statements are true about uniformitarianism.

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The statement "Natural disasters are a natural part of the Earth, humans can do nothing that will affect them" is false. While natural disasters are a natural part of the Earth, humans can take steps to mitigate their impact and reduce their frequency through measures like reducing carbon emissions to address climate change, building earthquake-resistant structures, and implementing early warning systems for natural disasters.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Concept