As the magnitude of natural disaster increases their frequency of occurrence _________.

Increases

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Decreases

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Remains same

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Varies over time

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Solution

The correct option is A Decreases
Magnitude is the amount of energy released by a disaster. Frequency is the recurrence interval of the disaster. Impact is a function of magnitude and frequency of disaster. The magnitude-frequency concept is generally an inverse relationship between magnitude and frequency.

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