HELP I NEED HELP PLS Why are settlements in places with regular natural disasters controversial?

They refuse national rescue services when disasters strike.
Insurance costs tend to be lower in these areas.
Homes are priced at much higher rates in these areas.
Rebuilding is expensive and affects all individuals who pay taxes.

Homes are priced at much higher rates in these areas.

the correct answer is “opportunity cost”. opportunity cost is what a company misses out because it decided in one option over another one. in this case, the company decided to invest in building a factory so it gave up another possible benefit or profit in order to achieve success with the factory.  

trade-off is not the correct answer since it is a situation in which you accept losing something in return for benefits in other areas.

and finally, consequence is a general term used to accept what it comes when you make a decision. it can be a positive or negative consequence depending if the decision you took was the correct one.  

do you have a list of sources to choose from?