Which statement below best describes the economic effects of a natural disaster? A The volcano released tons of gases into the air, causing widespread pollution. B Many people became sick from waterborne diseases after swimming in contaminated water during the floods. C It will cost 10 million dollars to achieve our objective of rebuilding the highways after the earthquake. D The election is very close because of the mayor's poor response to the hurricane last summer.

C It will cost 10 million dollars to achieve our objective of rebuilding the highways after the earthquake.

Explanation:

Natural disaster is an adverse effect that occurs from natural processes in the Earth which includes floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes. Natural disaster often leads to loss of life and damage of properties there by affecting the economy.

This will incure more cost through reconstruction of damage properties caused through natural disaster.

Many roads will be reconstructed, houses, offices, may displaced will be catered for hence it will cost over 10 million dollars to rebuild and achieved this aim.