Question

22.Which statement describes a short-term effect of tornadoes and hurricanes?

A. Human populations move away from coastal regions for inland areas.
B. Wildlife is displaced by the destruction of wetlands and forests.
C. New construction standards are enacted to make buildings better able to withstand the effects of storms.
D. "Greenhouse gases" are trapped in Earth's atmosphere.​​​

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Wildlife can be displaced due to inland flooding that will cause them to drift from their normal habitation spot. The destruction of wetlands and forests is also another effect because the strong winds often lay waste to trees during storms.