Deck 5: Human-Made Hazards

Question 1

All but which of the following constitute a human-made hazard:

A) terrorism
B) nuclear power plant meltdown
C) wildfires
D) transportation system failures

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The following government agencies provide in-depth information regarding a wide variety of human-made hazards:

A) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
B) The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
C) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What actions best typify an "all-hazards approach" as fully endorsed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)?

A) dealing with both natural and terrorist threats simultaneously
B) dealing with both natural and human-made hazards simultaneously
C) dealing with both technological and human-made hazards simultaneously
D) dealing with both technological and terrorist actions simultaneously

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The following selected human-made hazard events in the United States are classified as "Domestic Terrorism":

A) Terrorist Attacks September 11, 2001
B) Anthrax Attacks October 2001
C) World Trade Center Bombing February 2003
D) Olympic Bombing July 1996

Question 5

All but which of the following were acts of terrorism:

A) Hazmat Train Derailment July 2001
B) Anthrax Attacks October 2001
C) World Trade Center Bombing February 2003
D) Olympic Bombing July 1996

Question 6

The use of violence to further what the actors see as a divinely commanded purpose or objective can best be described as what type of terrorism:

A) national
B) religious
C) left-wing
D) political

Question 7

EarthFirst!, Animal Liberation Front, and Earth Liberation Front are examples of what type of terrorist group:

A) political
B) eco-terrorist
C) anarchist
D) right-wing

Question 8

The fundamental difference between human-made and natural hazards is that the former are caused by humans, which in turn contributes to the unpredictable nature of terrorist attacks and technological accidents.

Question 9

It is clear that natural hazards of all types are less likely to occur in the average American community than a terrorist attack, an event of civil unrest, or a technological accident.

Question 10

Nationalist terrorism is a type of terrorism that involves actors trying to form an independent state in opposition to an occupying or imperial force.

Question 11

Sabotage may be used to carry out acts of terrorism.

Question 12

Biological agents can be dispersed as aerosols or airborne particles, and may be used by terrorists to contaminate food or water supplies.

Question 13

A race riot is not an example of terrorism.

Question 14

Many products containing hazardous chemicals are used and stored in homes routinely.

Question 15

Counterterrorism includes defensive measures taken after terrorism occurs.

Question 16

The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant meltdown was an example of a _________ _________, because of it's occurrence as a result of a primarily natural hazard event.

Question 17

______________is referred to as plundering or stealing or valuables or other goods triggered by a change in authority or the absence of authority.

Question 18

The ___________ plays a vital role in shaping our attitude and perception of terrorism as well as other human-made hazards.

Question 19

_____________ materials can be released during routine household chores.

Question 20

A bank robber could be considered a terrorist. What characteristics of this crime would classify the bank robbery as a terrorist act? Be specific

Question 21

Describe the events at Three Mile Island on March 28, 1979, and the changes that took place to reduce the likelihood of such accidents in the future.