43. A significant drop in body temperature (below 95 degrees), that is a particu

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43. A significant drop in body temperature (below 95 degrees), that is a particular hazard for the elderly, and results in the hospitalization of 50,000 annually, is known as: B. hyperactivity C. hypoglycemic D. hypothermia 46. Destructive sea waves caused by the 44. A vibrating movement of the earths surface, including seismic waves that are produced by the sudden dislocation and shifting of the underlying plates that make up the earths crust, is known as a: near a coastal area, are known as: A. tsunamis or tidal waves C. typhoons D. waterspouts A. earthquake B. hurricane C. tsunami D. Richter Scale recorded in the United States was in: The most important factor in determining an earthquakes destructive potential is: B. C. Chicago, Illinois San Diego, CA White Sands, NM 45. D. 48. Hazardous materials categories magnitude of the seismic the population of the affected type of housing in the area include all of the following except B. corrosivity D. toxicity A. B. C. D. the geographic location of the affected area

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Question no 43

answer is D

Hypothermia is a particular hazard takes in elderly persons when temperature fall below 95F.

Question no 44

answer is A

Explanation

A: From theory of Plate tectonics due to movement of plates( either tension or compression between two plates) on earth surface causes vibration and seismic waves are released is known as Earthquake.

B: Hurricane is type of storm due to lowpressue

C: Tsunami also associated with movement of tectonic plates but takes in Ocean.

D: Ritcher scale used for measuring intensity of Earthquake

Question no 45

answer is A

A : Magnitude of seismic waves is major potential because major loss to Human and Environment.

B: Population effected based on magnitude

C: It may effect any house based shocks produced.

D: It may effect in any location.

Question no 46

answer is A

A : Tsunami or Tidal waves sudden displacement of water near the shore due to height of wave is small compared to length of wave.

B : earthquake cannot take place near shore.

C: Typhoon created due to low pressure.

D: Vortex formed in wind direction.

Question no 47

answer is A

A : San Francisco making deadliest earthquake in U.S.

Question no 48

answer is D

D: Toxic is major hazardous.

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