Mitigation Strategies for Hazard Prone Areas
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What are the four elements that make up the fire 'tetrahedron'?

  • Oxygen, heat, fuel, and flame
  • Oxygen, heat, fuel, and carbon dioxide
  • Oxygen, heat, fuel, and chemical reaction (correct)
  • Oxygen, heat, fuel, and ignition point

    • Why is fire 'hot'?

  • Because of the conversion of the weak double bond in molecular oxygen, O2, to the stronger bonds in the combustion products carbon dioxide and water (correct)
  • Because of the release of energy from the ignition point
  • Because of the bond energies of the fuel
  • Because of the production of plasma in the flames

    • What is the 'flame' in a fire?

  • The visible portion of the fire (correct)
  • The heat produced by the fire
  • The chemical reaction of the fire
  • The ignition point of the fire

    • What are the 6 different types of fire?

    <p>There is no information about the 6 different types of fire in the provided text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a fire starts?

    <p>Attack the fire in a different way depending on the type of fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential consequences of a fire?

    <p>Burning, injuring, and killing people, damaging buildings and equipment, and interrupting business activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dominant cause of hydro meteorological hazards?

    <p>Extreme meteorological and climate events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a hydro meteorological hazard?

    <p>Tornado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of acquisition of undeveloped hazard-prone lands in hazard mitigation?

    <p>To prevent future construction from happening there</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step of the hazard mitigation planning process involves developing the mitigation strategy?

    <p>Step 4: Develop the Mitigation Strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one measure undertaken in hazard mitigation for structures?

    <p>Elevating existing buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is planning for continuity of operations an essential part of hazard mitigation?

    <p>To ensure uninterrupted services during disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fire extinguisher should be used to extinguish a Class A fire?

    <p>Water extinguisher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is good housekeeping important to prevent Class A fires?

    <p>It decreases the amount of packaging and waste materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Class B fires?

    <p>Require a water extinguisher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to know the different classes of fire?

    <p>To ensure the proper type of fire extinguisher is used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason that fire prevention is emphasized over fire response?

    <p>Fire prevention can stop fires before they start</p> Signup and view all the answers

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