The effects of a natural disaster are in part determined by the extent of a community's vulnerability to the hazard.Which of the following increases vulnerability?

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Apathy increases vulnerability as people tend to forget the tragedies of the past, which leads to complacency and lack of preparedness for future hazards. Apathy can also result in inadequate funding for disaster preparedness and response measures. Options A, B, and C decrease vulnerability by improving preparedness and reducing the impact of hazards. Option E describes the nature of the natural event but does not affect vulnerability on its own.

The Effects of a Natural Disaster Are in Part Determined