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The Social Costs of Resource Use — Unit test

Question 19 • * FL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 2

How do natural disasters weaken a community’s social infrastructure?

Answer
A
Social systems are unbalanced by the damage caused by natural disasters.
B
Natural disasters tend to target the poorest members of a community.
C
The number of natural disasters is increasing across the globe.
D
Natural disasters can cause billions of dollars in property damage.

Explanation

Natural disasters can damage homes, workplaces, services, and community networks, disrupting how people and institutions support one another. This can throw social systems out of balance, which is why choice A—“Social systems are unbalanced by the damage caused by natural disasters”—best explains how social infrastructure is weakened. The other choices describe poverty, disaster frequency, or property costs rather than the direct effect on social systems.

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