Choose the best answer: Do humans have an effect on the frequency of natural disasters?
A) No. Natural disasters are caused by forces internal to the Earth.
B) No. Natural disasters are random and people cannot affect them.
C) Maybe. Some natural disasters are random, but some are caused by humans.
D) Yes. Land use by humans can increase the frequency or size of natural disasters such as flooding or landslides.
E) Yes. Humans can control many natural disasters such as earthquakes and tornadoes.

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Human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and construction can increase the risk and magnitude of flooding, landslides, and other natural disasters that are influenced by land use. However, humans do not have the ability to control natural disasters such as earthquakes and tornadoes.

Choose the Best Answer: Do Humans Have an Effect on the Frequency