All activities that reduce the impact of the disaster are called ______ activities.

preparation

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mitigation

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agitation

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creation

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Solution

The correct option is B mitigation
Mitigation is the reduction of something harmful or the reduction of its harmful effects. It may refer to measures taken to reduce the harmful effects of hazards that remain in potentia or to manage harmful incidents that have already occurred. It is a stage or component of emergency management and risk management.
The correct answer is B.

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