Answer: A sharp increase in population around the world
Explanation:
Natural disasters such as flooding, land slides and mass wasting are closely related to the effects of creating room for an increasing population. The expansion of human habitation and industrialization put a lot of strain on the environment by depleting forests, altering the course of rivers for irrigation and pollution.
Natural disasters are accompanied by huge economic losses in the form of loss of property and disruption to business activities.
I don't know what you mean by "D" climate regions, but the cooler the climate, the more likely permafrost will be found. If the climate is warmer, permafrost won't be found because it will be thawed out.
