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Societal Consequences

Question 16 • * FL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 2

How have scientific advancements helped reduce the impact of hazardous events on society?

Answer
A
Scientific advancements have led to the ability to detect some hazardous events before they occur, allowing society to plan for them, mitigating their damage.
B
Scientific advancements have led to the ability to prevent hazardous events.
C
Scientific advancements have led to the ability to detect all hazardous events, preventing damage to society.
D
Scientific advancements have not reduced the impact of hazardous events on society.

Explanation

Scientific advances can detect and forecast some hazardous events, such as hurricanes, before they happen. This warning gives people time to prepare or evacuate, reducing potential damage, though it cannot prevent every hazard or detect all of them. Therefore, the correct choice is that science helps society plan for some hazardous events and mitigate their impact.

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