Which of the following statements best explains the trends shown in Figure 1.8? 
A) The increase in weather related disasters is due solely to global warming.
B) The frequency and magnitude of geologic disasters has been increasing.
C) The trends in this graph are unlike the global trends in natural disasters.
D) Population growth and the impact of television and Internet reporting are likely responsible for some of the increase in weather related disasters.
E) The increase in weather-related disasters shows that Canadian Society has adapted more than adequately to extreme weather events.
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