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APEX Health 5.3.2 Weather and Natural Disaster Safety- Questions & Answers
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APEX Health 5.3.2 Weather and NaturalDisaster Safety- Questions & Answers
things you can do indoors to conserve water Correct Ans-repair dripping faucets.
Don't pour clean water down the drain — use it for other things.
Buy a low-flush toilet, or modify your toilet to use less water.
Avoid flushing the toilet unless absolutely necessary.
Take short showers rather than baths.
Don't let the water run when you brush your teeth or wash your face.
Capture shower water for other uses, such as watering plants.
Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when they're full
things you can do outdoors to conserve water Correct Ans-Plant grasses, ground cover,
shrubs, and trees that don't need to be watered during a drought. Vegetation that is native to
your area is probably used to surviving droughts, so it can last periods of time without water.
Don't buy or use water toys.
Capture and use rainwater whenever you can.
Put mulch around trees and plants so moisture doesn't evaporate as quickly.
possible impact of a drought Correct Ans-devastating to vegetation, animals, and people.
Farmers might lose crops. Ranchers might have to spend more money on food and water for
their animals. The habitats of animals in the wilderness might become damaged.
greater chance of wildfires in dry conditions.
droughts can lead to conflict over lack of water.
define heat wave Correct Ans-An extended period in which the temperature is at least 10
degrees Fahrenheit (or 12 degrees Celsius) above average.
, how to prepare for a heat wave Correct Ans-listen to weather forecast and find out about
heat index, consider elderly and relatives, make a plan to stay cool
heat index Correct Ans-measure of what the temperature feels like because of humidity
what to do during a heat wave Correct Ans-stay indoors hopefully with air
conditioning(maybe the library)
drink fluids
reschedule outside activities
wear loose fitting clothing
avoid hottest part of the day
check on family and friends without air conditioning
define heat cramps Correct Ans-muscle cramps that occur in the legs and abdomen
Define heat exhaustion Correct Ans-when people lose too much fluid through sweating
symptoms of heat exhaustion Correct Ans-cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, headache,
nausea, dizziness
define heatstroke Correct Ans-when the body can't control its temperature anymore
symptoms of heatstroke Correct Ans-hot red skin, vomiting, high temperatures, changes in
consciousness
what to do if you see someone with a heat related problem Correct Ans-call adult or
authority for help
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