Human-made Hazards

Chapter 5 Test

a. Terrorist Attacks September 11, 2001 b. Anthrax Attacks October 2001 c. World Trade Center Bombing February 2003 d. Olympic Bombing July 1996

5. All but which of the following were acts of terrorism: a. Hazmat Train Derailment July 2001 b. Anthrax Attacks October 2001 c. World Trade Center Bombing February 2003 d. Olympic Bombing July 1996

6. The use of violence to further what the actors see as a divinely commanded purpose or objective can best be described as what type of terrorism: a. national b. religious c. left-wing d. political

7. EarthFirst!, Animal Liberation Front, and Earth Liberation Front are examples of what type of terrorist group: a. political b. eco-terrorist c. anarchist d. right-wing

8. The fundamental difference between human-made and natural hazards is that the former are caused by humans, which in turn contributes to the unpredictable nature of terrorist attacks and technological accidents. True or False?

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Chapter 5 Test

9. It is clear that natural hazards of all types are less likely to occur in the average American community than a terrorist attack, an event of civil unrest, or a technological accident. True or False?

10. Nationalist terrorism is a type of terrorism that involves actors trying to form an independent state in opposition to an occupying or imperial force. True or False?

11. Sabotage may be used to carry out acts of terrorism. True or False?

12. Biological agents can be dispersed as aerosols or airborne particles, and may be used by terrorists to contaminate food or water supplies. True or False?

13. A race riot is not an example of terrorism. True or False?

14. Many products containing hazardous chemicals are used and stored in homes routinely. True or False?

15. Counterterrorism includes defensive measures taken after terrorism occurs. True or False?