Which of the following choices names three natural disasters?
(1 point)
Responses
earthquakes, building demolitions, and floods
earthquakes, building demolitions, and floods
hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes
hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes
tsunamis, winter storms, and terrorism
tsunamis, winter storms, and terrorism
flu epidemics, landslides, and tornadoes
flu epidemics, landslides, and tornadoes
hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes
The correct choice that names three natural disasters is: hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
To answer this question, we need to identify the option that names three natural disasters. Natural disasters refer to extreme, destructive events caused by natural processes. Let's go through each option:
1) earthquakes, building demolitions, and floods: Building demolitions are not natural disasters as they are human-caused. Therefore, this option does not name three natural disasters.
2) hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes: All three of these choices are natural disasters caused by different natural processes. So, this option correctly names three natural disasters.
3) tsunamis, winter storms, and terrorism: Terrorism is not considered a natural disaster as it is a deliberate act carried out by humans. Therefore, this option does not name three natural disasters.
4) flu epidemics, landslides, and tornadoes: Flu epidemics are not classified as natural disasters as they are caused by the spread of infectious diseases. Therefore, this option does not name three natural disasters.
Based on the analysis, option 2 (hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanoes) correctly names three natural disasters.