Which BEST describes the connection between population distribution and natural disasters?

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The statement which best describes the connection between population distribution and natural disasters is, Natural disasters occur most often near bodies of water, which is where large concentrations of a population are often located.

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Year after year, mankind is becoming more and more vulnerable to natural disasters. The main cause of this is mostly, the ever increasing population growth and globalization.

Urbanization and the increase in population distribution gives rise to the vulnerability of natural disasters. Almost 80% of the U.S. population are inhabitants of urban region, this results in an increase population in coastal regions, and such areas are often prone to flood. With more and more people residing to such areas, the chances of natural calamities also increases.

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