Some natural disasters are exacerbated by human decisions.A human-made disaster results in part from decisions relating to planning and budgetary priorities,and the importance of emergency preparedness.______________refers to a framework of systems,such as transportation and utilities,that makes it possible to have specific land uses and a built environment that support people's daily activities.

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The definition provided is clearly describing infrastructure, which refers to the physical systems that support human activities, such as roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, and power grids. Choice A (institutions) and choice B (government) do not accurately reflect the definition provided. Choice C (superstructure) may seem like a candidate, as it refers to the layer of a building or other structure above the foundation, but this does not fit the context of the broader systems referenced in the prompt.

Some Natural Disasters Are Exacerbated by Human Decisions