Which of the following describes the trend in the worldwide number of natural disasters over the past 50 years or so?
A) It has been decreasing steadily.
B) It has been decreasing exponentially.
C) It has remained constant.
D) It has been increasing steadily.
E) It has been increasing at a rate of doubling every few years.

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The trend in the worldwide number of natural disasters over the past 50 years has been increasing steadily. There has been an increase in frequency and severity of natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes in recent years, which is attributed to phenomena such as climate change and urbanization.

Which of the Following Describes the Trend in the Worldwide