Question

The ancient belief reflected in the term 'désastre' links unfortunate events to what?

• A. A. Human negligence
• B. B. Natural phenomena
• C. C. Celestial influence
• D. D. Economic downturns

Answer 1

Answer:

C. C. Celestial influence

• A catastrophe, mishap, calamity, or serious event occurring in any specific area.

• It originates from natural or human-made causes, or is due to accidents or negligence.

• The outcome involves significant loss of life or human suffering.

• It also leads to damage or destruction of property.

• Furthermore, it causes harm to or degradation of the environment.

• Crucially, its nature or scale is such that it exceeds the affected community's ability to cope.