During an earthquake, buildings and roads collapse. This causes people to move to new locations and find new homes.Which effect of short-term environmental change is presented in this scenario?

The earthquake destroys buildings and roads, making people leave their homes and relocate. When people are compelled to move because of an environmental event, this is forced migration. Speciation and adaptation occur over much longer timescales, while behavior change does not describe the relocation in this scenario.

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