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NCARB ARE CDS 2 Questions With Complete Solutions Lateral forces From horizontal force of soils, wind, earthquakes. Section from winds Winds create section on most roof surfaces and on leeward walls. Torsion Variations in the strength or stiffness of the perimeter frame or wall structure causes torsion in a building during earthquakes. Can be alleviated by adding sheer walls or stiffening the frame with bracing or additional columns. Stiff core Should not be located asymmetrically in a...

Unit 6-2: A brief history of the Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands I 1. Describe the major points of Kamehameha I's campaign. Include information (dates, names, significance) about the following: ○ Battle of Moku ohai ʻ ○ Kiwala ōʻ ○ Keōua ○ Kahekili ○ Kalanikūpule ○ Battle of Nu uanu Pali ʻ ○ 1810 Some of the major points of King Kamehameha I’s campaign included wars. The Battle of Moku’ohai occurred in the year of 1782 and was on the island of Hawaii. The sign...

Science Olympiad Earth and Space Study Guide Rated A+ Temperature range: the numerical difference between the minimum and maximum values of temperature observed in a system, such as atmospheric temperature in a given location. Average Daily temperature Temperature taken each month for a number of months added together and divided by the number of months. Climate Average of temperature air pressure and precipitation over a long period of time Meteorology Scientific study of the a...

When should you clean your Bunker Gear? - ANSWER-Immediatley following an Incident What is Hypoxia - ANSWER-Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues (Lack of Oxygen) NFPA and OSHA consider an Oxygen-Deficient Atmosphere as what level of Oxygen? - ANSWER-19.5% Oxygen or less Inhaling heated gases can cause what? - ANSWER-A Pulmonary Edema which can cause Asphyxiation Open-Circuit SCBA's use...? - ANSWER-Compressed Air Closed-Circuit SCBA's use...? - ANSWER-Compress...

LLPSD FF1 Chapter 12 Questions and Answers 100% Correct Which kind of steel has been specially treated to resist cutting by normal means? a. case hardening b. alloy c. ductile d. tempered a. case hardening What must be done prior to making forcible entry into a fire building? a. utilities must be controlled b. an "all clear" must be declared c. the fire attack team must be ready d. ventilation must be established c. the fire attack team must be ready Previous Play ...

Lee Helm - ANSWER A boat's tendency to turn leeward caused by too little force in the mainsail and too much force in the jib. Weather Helm - ANSWER The boat turns windward caused by the force on the mainsail overpowering the jib. Center of Effort - ANSWER The location of the collective force both exerted by the mainsail and

Mary just purchased a bond which pays $60 a year in interest. What is this $60 called? - coupon Bert owns a bond that will pay him $75 each year in interest plus a $1,000 principal payment at maturity. What is the $1,000 called? - face value A bonds coupon rate is equal to the annual interest divided by which one of the following? - face value The specified date on which the principal amount of a bond is payable is referred to as which one of the following? - maturity Currently, the bond ...

Ahead - Answer-H Forward - Answer-C Abeam - Answer-I Starboard - Answer-F Port - Answer-A Windward side - Answer-B Leeward side - Answer-D Aft - Answer-G Astern - Answer-E Head - Answer-G Leech - Answer-F Batten - Answer-B Clew - Answer-D Foot - Answer-E Tack - Answer-A Luff - Answer-C Boom - Answer-A Mainsail - Answer-B Jibsheet - Answer-C Mast - Answer-D Mainsheet - Answer-E

A(n) _____________ is an advantageous location, usually a barrier to fire spread, from which to start constructing a fireline. It is used to minimize the chance of being flanked by the fire while the line is being constructed. - Answer Anchor point What term describes the behavior of a fire spreading rapidly with a well-defined head? - Answer Running The entire outer edge or boundary of a fire is defined as __________. - Answer Fire perimeter What is a unit of measure popular in f...

Bow -ANSWER front of a ship Cleat -ANSWER Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened Gunwale -ANSWER the upper edge of the side of a boat Hull -ANSWER Body of a vessel Port -ANSWER Left side of a vessel Starboard -ANSWER right side of a vessel Stern -ANSWER Rear of a vessel Beam -ANSWER Maximum width of a vessel Freeboard -ANSWER Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come on board Draft -ANSWER Depth of water needed to float a vessel K...