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colton

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What group or organization defined the term disaster as an occurrence, either natural or manmade, that causes human suffering and creates human needs that victims cannot alleviate without assistance?
 
  A. American Red Cross
  B. Department of Health and Human Services
  C. National Office of Disaster Control
  D. Department of Homeland Security

Question 2

What is probably the most important factor that determines how well a person with physical problems can function in the community?
 
  A. Attitude of the community
  B. Extent of the disability
  C. Number of other problems of the person
  D. Person's social skills



wilsonbho

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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