The world can be a dangerous place. In addition to the risks posed by diseases and wild animals, other natural _______________ include storms, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods.

Fortunately, such natural disasters occur rarely, and most people will live their entire lives without experiencing one. However, because of their potential to cause major loss of life and massive _______________ , many people fear them.

Choose answer (3) first.

As a result, (3) _______________ history, people have looked for a way to say when such (4) _______________ events might occur.

Choose answer (4).

As a result, (3) _______________ history, people have looked for a way to say when such (4) _______________ events might occur.

Our ability to _______________ the weather is generally good.

Choose answer (6) first.

It is usually possible to (6) _______________ people to hurricanes or tornadoes early enough for them to (7) _______________ of the affected region in time.

Choose answer (7).

It is usually possible to (6) _______________ people to hurricanes or tornadoes early enough for them to (7) _______________ of the affected region in time.

Unfortunately, we still don't have the ability to _______________ predict when and where volcanoes will erupt or earthquakes will strike.

Some land could even be sold at discount prices to provide _____________ housing.

Similar ecological ____________ has occurred in other parts of the world, too.