A hurricane's greatest threat to life and property along coasts comes from
A) heavy rain.
B) storm surge.
C) high winds.
D) tornadoes spawned by the hurricane.
Answer: B
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A) Japan B) Germany C) Russia D) China E) Canada
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The coworker says, "Well, I think they can cause cancer if you breathe the fumes." Ben wants to be certain. According to OSHA guidelines, Ben should A) read the relevant material safety data sheets. B) search the Internet for medical articles related to these compounds. C) ask the supervisors about the dangers of the substances he handles. D) check the information on the HAZMAT signs in his workplace.