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What is a primary environmental effect of disasters mentioned in the notes?

AIncreased availability of potable water

BDestruction of homes, buildings, and lands

CImproved food supplies

DStrengthening of road networks

Answer:

B. Destruction of homes, buildings, and lands

Read Explanation:

  • The environmental effects can be destruction of homes, buildings, lands and surroundings.

  • There are huge losses caused in food supplies and their availability due to destruction of crops and road network.

  • Potable water supply can be interrupted due to immense loss of life due to presence of unburied human bodies and animal carcasses.

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