CE 300 FINAL EXAM Fall 2015 66. In terms of loss of life, what was the worst U.S
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CE 300 FINAL EXAM Fall 2015 66. In terms of loss of life, what was the worst U.S. natural disaster? a. b. C. d. Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 Hurricane Camille 1969 Hurricane Andrew 1992 Hurricane Katrina 2005 67. What is the difference between an alluvial fan apex and hydrographic apex? a. None. They are the same b. The hydrographic apex is where water is available. c. The hydrographic apex occurs below the spring line. d. A hydrographic apex is the point where the active fan begins. An apex is usually dry 68. Which of the following building codes is (are) consistent with NFIP minimum standards? Select all that apply a. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) -NEPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code b. Uniform Building Code of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) c. International Building Code (IBC) d. National Building Code of the Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) 69. Abrogation is which of the following? a. b. c. d. Repeal of an ordinance by the community governing body Community action to extend the life of a regulation that will expire Repeal of an ordinance by a higher authority Community enforcement action 70. With regard to the NFIP, severability is which of the following? a. Division of responsibilities between local, state, and Federal governments b. The right of a community to enforce its own laws without regard to state laws. c. If part of an ordinance is overturned, the reminder of the ordinance stays in place. d. The division of responsibilities between FEMA regions 71. Who is required to designate a floodplain administrator? a. All NFIP participating communities b. All flood prone communities C. NFIP participating communities with a population greater than 10,000 d. NFIP participating communities with a population greater than 50,000. e. No one 72. Which one of the following statements about substantial damage is true? a. Triggered only by 50% or more damage from floods. b. Triggered by 50% or more damage by fire. c. Plans and surveys for repairs are included in the calculation of substantial damage. d. If labor for repairs will be donated by your church, you do not have to include that in the cost of substantial damage.Explanation / Answer
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a ) Total fatalities were 6000-12000, deadliest in the US history, much greater than all others.