Hurricanes Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Which of the following was not suggested for personnel protection with regard to dealing with the chemical in question? A. Keep upwind of the chemical. B. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. C. Avoid bodily contact with the chemical. D. Any chemical that may inadvertently contact the body should be washed off with large amounts of alcohol. - D. Any chemical that may inadvertently contact the body should be washed off with large amounts of alcohol. If a container of ethylene...

The energy supplying a mid latitude (extratropical) cyclone can come from both the potential energy contained in air mass temperature contrasts and oceanic fluxes of heat (sensible and latent), while tropical cyclones are powered only by ocean heat fluxes - primarily latent heat. - True East Coast cyclonic storms are efficient precipitation producers because of proximity to the warm Atlantic ocean, where ocean moisture fluxes are very high. - True Compared to hurricanes, extratropical cycl...

PRAXIS 5005 Blue Notes (Questions and Answers, 100% Correct) Updated Which monomer is linked together in protein? a. amino acids b. glucose c. vinyl chloride d. ethylene a. amino acids A male would get an X chromosome from a. mom AND dad b. dad only c. mom only d. neither parent c. mom only A female would get an X chromosome from a. mom AND dad b. dad only c. mom only d. neither parent a. mom AND dad Which chromosome pattern represents a female? a. XY b. XX c. YY b. XX W...

PRAXIS 5005 Blue Notes (Questions and Answers, 100% Correct) Updated Which monomer is linked together in protein? a. amino acids b. glucose c. vinyl chloride d. ethylene a. amino acids A male would get an X chromosome from a. mom AND dad b. dad only c. mom only d. neither parent c. mom only A female would get an X chromosome from a. mom AND dad b. dad only c. mom only d. neither parent a. mom AND dad Which chromosome pattern represents a female? a. XY b. XX c. YY b. XX W...

REHS/RS/LEHP Exam Chap 15List 6 events that would require a major emergency response. - correct answer 1. Infections disease outbreaks 2. Hurricanes 3. Major earthquakes 4. Wildfires 5. Terrorist/chemical attacks 6. Floods What does FEMA stand for and what does it do? - correct answer Federal Emergency Management Agency; Prevents, prepares for, responds to, and recovers from domestic disasters When fully preparing for a disaster response, are household pets included in the planning?...

Density Dependent Factor - A factor that influences an individuals probability of survival and reproduction in a manner that depends on the size of the population (i.e. predation, disease, food supply) Density Independent Factor - A factor that has the same effect on a individual's probability of survival and reproduction at any populations size (i.e. hurricanes, floods, fires) exponential growth models - occurs when populations are not limited by resources. (J-curve) logistic growth mo...

Which one of the following statements about the use of drones is true? - Drones may be equipped with cameras that relay data in real-time Which one of the following uses infrared light to detect nearby objects? - Lidar AMRM Insurance Company sells insurance in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The company has compiled a policyowner data base that can be used to send text messages when hurricanes approach. The company provides early warnings, storm updates from the Nati...

Disaster Recovery correct answers-Goal is to minimize the effects of a disaster or disruption -Handle the disaster and its ramifications RIGHT AFTER THE DISASTER. -Usually IT-Focused Continuity Planning correct answers-Provides methods and procedures for dealing with long-term outages and disasters. -Deals with how to stay in business after a disaster occurred. DR Plan (DRP) correct answersIs carried out when everything is still in an emergency mode, and everyone is scrambling to get ...

Geology Exam Questions With Answers Hurricanes typically form in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres between _______ and ________ degrees. 5 and 20 The greatest loss of life during a natural disaster occurred during ________. the 1900 Galveston hurricane The eye of a hurricane is ________. warmer than the rest of the storm When a hurricane moves onto land, it rapidly loses its punch; that is, the storm declines in intensity. Which of the factors listed below contribute to th...

ITE CSCU Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 What is data? - ANSWER-information on just about anything or anyone information only on a specific entity information such as your name, address, etc ____ is processed data which conveys a specific meaning and is of substantial value - ANSWER-information which are threats to data? - ANSWER-nature itself - hurricanes human conflict yourself it is very important to ____ important data in case of data loss - ANSWER-backup you...