Which of the following statements about disasters is accurate?
A) People with the most financial resources suffer the most from disasters.
B) Urbanization and overcrowding have contributed to the occurrence of disasters.
C) The number of natural disasters is steadily increasing.
D) For an event to be considered a disaster, injury or death must result.

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The statement that urbanization and overcrowding have contributed to the occurrence of disasters is accurate. The other statements are not true. People with fewer financial resources tend to suffer more in disasters, the number of natural disasters is not necessarily increasing, and an event can still be considered a disaster if injury or death does not result.

Which of the Following Statements About Disasters Is Accurate