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If all the people in New York City were to disappear, what force of nature would be most responsible for causing the buildings to collapse?A.WindB.WaterC.Plate tectonicsD.FungiSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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If all the people in New York City were to disappear, what force of nature would be most responsible for causing the buildings to collapse?A.WindB.WaterC.Plate tectonicsD.FungiSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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The force of nature most responsible for causing the buildings to collapse if all the people in New York City were to disappear would be B. Water.

Here's why:

  1. Without maintenance, buildings can start to deteriorate. One of the main causes of this deterioration is water.

  2. Rainwater can seep into the cracks and crevices of buildings. In colder months, this water can freeze and expand, causing the cracks to widen. This process is known as freeze-thaw weathering.

  3. Additionally, without people to repair leaks, water can cause significant damage to the interior of buildings, leading to the weakening of the structure over time.

  4. Over time, this continuous process of water damage can lead to the collapse of the buildings.

While wind, plate tectonics, and fungi can also cause damage to buildings, water is generally the most destructive force of nature in this context.

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