Which is an example of a natural disaster?

• A. Mass Shooting
• B. Bridge Collapse
• C. Hurricane
• D. Drought

Answer: (C)

This item tests the distinction between natural disasters and human-caused events. A hurricane is a natural disaster because it arises from natural atmospheric and oceanic processes and causes rapid, widespread damage such as strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding. The other scenarios involve human factors or decisions: a mass shooting is a human-caused violent act, and a bridge collapse typically stems from engineering, maintenance, or operational issues rather than a natural process. Drought is a natural hazard that can become a disaster only if it leads to severe and widespread impacts, but hurricanes exemplify the classic sudden, natural-driven disaster.