Which of the following is the reason why natural hazards in East Asia cause such a large loss of life?
A. the poverty of east Asia makes the region more susceptible to natural hazard.
B. the location of east Asia near multiple bodies of water makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.
C. the lack of democratic government in east Asia makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.
D. the refusal of industrialized nations to assist east Asia during times of disaster makes the region more susceptible to natural hazards.