Which of the following is a disadvantage of mass burials?

• A. They receive universal public approval
• B. Large capacity needed
• C. They always eliminate the disease
• D. They have no environmental impact

Answer: (B)

Mass fatality situations require handling a large surge of bodies quickly, and the main drawback of mass burials is the need for substantial capacity. You must secure a lot of land, graves or digging space, and related facilities to accommodate many bodies at once, plus the logistics, labor, and time to manage them properly. That scale drives complex planning for grave depth, spacing, locations away from water sources to reduce contamination risk, and ongoing record-keeping and security. It also can clash with cultural practices and raise environmental concerns if not managed carefully. The other statements don’t fit: mass burials aren’t universally approved and can raise ethical and environmental issues, they don’t automatically eliminate disease, and they do have environmental impacts.