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joesmith1212

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Which of the following is an appropriate definition of mitigation?
 
  A. Actions used to avoid or prevent disaster damage
  B. The cleaning up process after a disaster
  C. The process used to react to a disaster to minimize death
  D. The psychologic intervention used to help people cope with a disaster

Question 2

Which fact would suggest to a family that they might want to check building codes and availability of insurance and reconsider the location of their next home?
 
  A. The area where they are looking had a huge neighborhood fire after a lightning strike last year and people are just starting to rebuild.
  B. The building lot is beautiful but in an area that has had forest fires and all the houses burned three times in the last 20 years.
  C. The empty building lot was in a neighborhood of very nice homes, but the home that used to be there was burned when the smoker fell asleep in his bed.
  D. The home is very historic with features that cannot be replicated at any price today, but the damage from the fireplace fire is still very visible in the main living area.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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