Consider the consequences of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and the landslide in La Conchita, California. Which of the following statements best explains why loss of life and property is so significant with regard to modern natural disasters? A)Natural disasters are caused by nature, and humans cannot influence their effects.
B)There is no way to predict where and when natural disasters will occur.
C)Risks of living and building in hazard zones are understood but ignored.
D)There is rarely enough warning prior to a natural disaster to prevent loss of life.
E)Human societies are unable to differentiate between direct and indirect effects of disasters.

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Choose the description that best matches each word. write the correct letter in the blank. 1. ostinato a. large, extended composition for chorus and orchestra 2. atonality b. full orchestra 3. musicology c. festive, march-like opening to a play or “semi-opera” 4. concerto d. small group of solo instruments 5. minimalism e. music contrasting a full orchestra and solo instruments 6. art song f. music played under the action to influence the mood 7. strophic form g. a vocal song focusing on artistic expression 8. incidental h. each stanza of a poem is set to the same music 9. oratorio i. repeated musical pattern that provides unity to a piece 10. dissonance j. steady beat; simple harmonies; short, repetitive melody 11. concertino k. harsh, unstable sounding of pitches; harmonic tension 12. tutti l. all 12 tones of chromatic scale, no tonal center 13. entrada m. the historical and scientific study of music

A. describe the model of urban structure most often observed in mega-cities in developing countries. explain how this model differs from common urban structures in north america. b. describe at least two factors leading to the growth of mega-cities in developing or least-developed countries. c. identify and explain two factors that led to the formation of squatter settlements in mega-cities in developing countries.