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Latin America after Independence

Question 5 • CA-World History, Culture, and Geography A

Which best describes the relationship between Haiti’s political instability and the natural disasters it has faced?

Answer
A
An atmosphere of political instability helps create the conditions that lead to natural disasters.
B
Natural disasters are likely to cause more violent damage to government areas on island nations such as Haiti.
C
Haiti’s imperial rulers protected the citizens over their own interests and paid little attention to protecting the government.
D
A weak government is poorly prepared to handle the demands of a crisis such as a natural disaster.

Explanation

Natural disasters are caused by natural processes, not by political instability, so A reverses the relationship. But a weak or unstable government may lack the resources, planning, and coordination needed to respond effectively when a disaster strikes. Therefore, the best description is that a weak government is poorly prepared to handle a crisis such as a natural disaster.

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