Select three global trends that increase the impact of natural disasters on humans.

pollution

climate change

extreme poverty

resource depletion

Increasing population

denser urban settlement

Every year, millions of people are affected by both human-caused and natural disasters. Disasters may be explosions, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornados, or fires. In a disaster, you face the danger of death or physical injury. You may also lose your home, possessions, and community.

polution

climate change

resource depletion