Weapons of Mass Destruction

What are Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)?

• Materials used by terrorists to cause harm over a small area

• Materials used by terrorists that have the potential to cause great harm over a large area

• Materials used by governments for defense purposes

• Materials that are harmless and used for construction

What does the acronym B-NICE stand for in the context of categories of WMD?

• Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, Explosive

• Biological, Nuclear, Industrial, Chemical, Explosive

• Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, Electrical

• Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Combustible, Explosive

Which of the following is NOT typically used in biological weapons?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Rickettsia

• Metals

How long might it take for the effects of biological weapons to be seen?

• Immediately

• Within minutes

• For hours or days

• Never

Which of the following is a possible biological weapon?

• Anthrax

• Influenza

• Common cold

• Chickenpox

What is another name for Tularemia?

• Bird flu

• Rabbit fever

• Swine flu

• Cat scratch fever

What are Rickettsias?

• Large bacteria that can survive independently

• Very small bacteria that require a living host to survive

• Viruses that can reproduce without a host

• Fungi that grow on dead matter

How are Rickettsias transmitted?

• Through contaminated water

• By direct contact with infected individuals

• By bloodsucking parasites like fleas, lice, and ticks

• Through airborne particles

What are toxins?

• Substances produced by an animal, plant, or microorganism

• Chemicals used in agriculture

• Minerals found in the earth

• Elements on the periodic table

What is a "dirty bomb" also known as?

• Nuclear fusion device

• Radiological dispersal device

• Chemical explosive

• Biological weapon