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A disaster is broadly defined as a catastrophe, mishap, calamity, or what type of event?

AMinor disturbance

BRoutine occurrence

CSerious event

DPredictable phenomenon

Answer:

C. Serious event

Read Explanation:

  • A disaster is broadly defined as a catastrophe, mishap, calamity, or a grave occurrence.


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