"A number of geographic areas in Mexico, especially those along the Pacific coast and the around the Gulf of Mexico rim, are highly exposed to natural disasters such a tropical storms, hurricanes and, to a lesser extent, volcanoes. Secondary effects caused by some of these hazards include flooding, mass earth/mud movements, ocea surges and desertification. Each hazard is capable of inhibiting social and economic development in Mexico, as well as impacting transportation and commerce." Read the passage and answer the following question. According to the excerpt how can natural disasters impact economic growth in Mexico? O A. There is no significant impact caused by natural disasters in regards to the economic growth of Mexico O B. Although natural disasters can impact transportation and commerce this does not have a negative impact on economic growth O C. There are very few natural disasters that impact economic growth in Mexico D. Natural disasters and hazards can slow down economic development, transportation and commerce/trade with other nations.

"A number of geographic areas in Mexico, especially those along the Pacific coast and the around the Gulf of Mexico rim, are highly exposed to natural disasters such a tropical storms, hurricanes and, to a lesser extent, volcanoes. Secondary effects caused by some of these hazards include flooding, mass earth/mud movements, ocea surges and desertification. Each hazard is capable of inhibiting social and economic development in Mexico, as well as impacting transportation and commerce." Read the passage and answer the following question. According to the excerpt how can natural disasters impact economic growth in Mexico? O A. There is no significant impact caused by natural disasters in regards to the economic growth of Mexico O B. Although natural disasters can impact transportation and commerce this does not have a negative impact on economic growth O C. There are very few natural disasters that impact economic growth in Mexico D. Natural disasters and hazards can slow down economic development, transportation and commerce/trade with other nations.