13.1 Vocabulary

What is the definition of "flammable"?

• Able to cause illness or death upon entering the body

• Easily set on fire

• Put out

• Strategy for leaving the home in the event of a fire

Which of the following is NOT a component of the fire triangle?

• Fuel

• Water

• Heat

• Oxygen

Explain why having an escape plan is important in the event of a fire.

• It helps you remember the elements needed for a fire to occur.

• It outlines safe routes and procedures for leaving the home safely.

• It ensures that you have enough fuel to keep a fire going.

• It helps you identify poisonous substances in the home.

How does the concept of emergency preparedness apply to natural disasters?

• It involves knowing how to respond to a specific type of emergency.

• It is a model to help remember the elements needed for a fire.

• It is a strategy for extinguishing fires.

• It is a method for identifying flammable materials.

What reasoning might you use to determine if a substance is poisonous?

• Check if it can easily set on fire.

• Determine if it can cause illness or death upon entering the body.

• See if it is part of the fire triangle.

• Verify if it can be extinguished easily.

Why is it important to understand the fire triangle when planning fire safety measures?

• It helps in identifying the best escape routes.

• It allows you to know what elements to remove to prevent a fire.

• It helps in identifying poisonous substances.

• It ensures that you have enough oxygen in the home.

What does it mean to extinguish a fire?

• To cause illness or death

• To put out

• To easily set on fire

• To plan an escape route

Which action is a precaution to prevent a fire from occurring?

• Leaving flammable materials near heat sources

• Ensuring all exits are blocked

• Keeping a fire extinguisher accessible

• Ignoring emergency preparedness plans

How might you strategically plan for a natural disaster?

• By memorizing the fire triangle

• By creating an emergency preparedness kit and plan

• By identifying all poisonous substances in the home

• By ensuring all windows are locked

What is the primary purpose of understanding emergency preparedness?

• To recall the elements of the fire triangle

• To know how to respond to specific emergencies

• To identify flammable materials

• To extinguish fires quickly