FEMA IS 111 A PREMIUM TEST BANK
WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
⩥ True or False- Livestock is more vulnerable to disasters because they
are more spread out than ever before. Answer: False, more vulnerable
since are closer together
⩥ True or False- There are approximately 4 million farms in the U.S.
Answer: False, 2.2 million
⩥ True or False- The farm sector contributes approximately 15 percent
of the Gross Domestic Product to the U.S. Answer: True
⩥ True or False- For every dollar Americans pay for their food, on
average, approximately $0.80 is paid to farmers. Answer: False, paid
$0.20
⩥ True or False- A disaster declaration and a state of emergency are the
different names for the same thing. Answer: False, different
⩥ True or False- Personal preparedness is the most effective level at
which the losses from disasters can be minimized. Answer: True
, ⩥ True or False- Disasters are declared starting at the Federal, then
State, then local level. Answer: False, local then State then Federal
⩥ The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm
warning, indicating that severe thunderstorms have been sighted in your
area. What should your actions consist of? Answer: Keep yourself and
any animals away from metal objects, such as tractors, that could
conduct electricity.
⩥ To mitigate the potential effects of a thunderstorm, you should...
Answer: Install lightning suppression systems on all high-risk buildings.
⩥ True or False- Keeping animals confined during a flood is essential.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False- Fungal contamination of animal feed may harm
animals or humans. Answer: True
⩥ True or False- The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a
Federal program enabling property owners to purchase flood insurance.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False- Hazardous material releases can occur during flooding.
Answer: True
WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
⩥ True or False- Livestock is more vulnerable to disasters because they
are more spread out than ever before. Answer: False, more vulnerable
since are closer together
⩥ True or False- There are approximately 4 million farms in the U.S.
Answer: False, 2.2 million
⩥ True or False- The farm sector contributes approximately 15 percent
of the Gross Domestic Product to the U.S. Answer: True
⩥ True or False- For every dollar Americans pay for their food, on
average, approximately $0.80 is paid to farmers. Answer: False, paid
$0.20
⩥ True or False- A disaster declaration and a state of emergency are the
different names for the same thing. Answer: False, different
⩥ True or False- Personal preparedness is the most effective level at
which the losses from disasters can be minimized. Answer: True
, ⩥ True or False- Disasters are declared starting at the Federal, then
State, then local level. Answer: False, local then State then Federal
⩥ The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm
warning, indicating that severe thunderstorms have been sighted in your
area. What should your actions consist of? Answer: Keep yourself and
any animals away from metal objects, such as tractors, that could
conduct electricity.
⩥ To mitigate the potential effects of a thunderstorm, you should...
Answer: Install lightning suppression systems on all high-risk buildings.
⩥ True or False- Keeping animals confined during a flood is essential.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False- Fungal contamination of animal feed may harm
animals or humans. Answer: True
⩥ True or False- The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a
Federal program enabling property owners to purchase flood insurance.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False- Hazardous material releases can occur during flooding.
Answer: True
