When teaching about natural disasters, which statement is correct?

• A. They are geological or meteorological occurrences
• B. They are biological events
• C. They are opinions
• D. They are caused by human error alone

Answer: (A)

Natural disasters are events that arise from natural processes in the Earth’s geology or atmosphere. Earthquakes and volcanoes come from geological forces, while hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes come from meteorological conditions. This framing fits best because it describes the events by their natural origins, not as biological phenomena, personal opinions, or something caused solely by human error. While human activity can influence how severe or widespread the impact is, the disasters themselves stem from natural processes, not from human mistakes alone.