Question

1. Suppose that as a result of ignoring flood warnings a small town suffers massive flood damages, but the town is able to repair all damages without outside help. This scenario is best described as a

A. accident.

B. crisis.

C. disaster.

D. catastrophe.


2. NIMS dictates the emergency response should function first and foremost on the

A. local level.

B. national level.

C. state level.

D. international level.


3. Which event had the greatest impact on emergency management in the U.S.?

A. 2000 fireworks factory explosion in Enschede, Netherlands

B. 2005 Hurricane Katrina

C. 1984 sabotage of chemical factory in Bhopal, India

D. 1979 partial nuclear meltdown in Pennsylvania


4. Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

A. a natural gas explosion

B. a hazardous materials spill

C. a nuclear leak

D. a mud slide


5. Which government agency would be responsible for investigating a claim of poisoned corn?

A. CDC

B. SAMHSA

C. FDA

D. FEMA

Answer 1

1. i would say B because its not like the town was destroid so not D

2. i would say D but other countrys probably have destaster and other stoppable power to prevent bad things from happening

3.i would say 1984 meltdown but it could be 2005 hurricane kateina

4. its D because the other things are made by humans

5.  i would say FDA because its to keep people safe from poisens and potencys