Why Are Electrical Fires Especially Hazardous

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why are electrical fires especially hazardous?

• A) There is the danger of electrocution.
• B) They burn and spread more quickly.
• C) They are difficult to put out.
• D) Fire extinguishers cannot be used on them.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically seconds to minutes, before it is either forgotten or transferred to long-term memory.

Chunking

A memory strategy that involves grouping items into larger, manageable units to improve recall.

Long-Term Memories

Information stored in the brain that is retrievable over a long period of time, essential for learning and remembering experiences.

STM

Short-Term Memory, a capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.