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WorksheetsWeapons of Mass Destruction
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
How is an aerosol attack typically delivered?
Through contaminated water
Spray over a populated area
Via underground tunnels
Through food supply
What are the three types of nuclear radiation shown in the diagram?
Alpha, Beta, Delta
Alpha, Beta, Gamma
Alpha, Gamma, Theta
Beta, Gamma, Delta
What are incendiary materials used for?
To cool down materials
To set fire to wood or other materials
To build structures
To insulate buildings
What are the effects of blister agents similar to?
Effects of a mild detergent
Effects of a corrosive chemical like lye or a strong acid
Effects of a soothing lotion
Effects of a basic soap
What kind of damage do blister agents cause?
Mild irritation to the skin
Severe burns to eyes, skin, and tissues of the respiratory tract
Temporary redness of the skin
Minor cuts and bruises
Which of the following is an example of a blister agent?
Vinegar
Distilled mustard
Baking soda
Olive oil
What is the primary effect of blood agents on the human body?
They cause skin irritation.
They block absorption of oxygen to cells and organs.
They enhance oxygen absorption in the bloodstream.
They improve respiratory function.
Which of the following is an example of a blood agent?
Ammonia
Cyanide
Chlorine
Methane
What happens when inhaled chlorine mixes with moisture in the lungs?
It becomes hydrochloric acid.
It becomes sulfuric acid.
It becomes nitric acid.
It becomes acetic acid.
Which of the following is a result of inhaling chlorine?
Pulmonary edema
Increased oxygen exchange
Improved lung function
Enhanced breathing
Which of the following is an example of an irritant?
Water
Vinegar
Mace
Soap
