If You Are Inside a Building When an Earthquake Occurs

question 16

Multiple Choice

If you are inside a building when an earthquake occurs, the best strategy is to

• A)leave the building at once.
• B)lie down in the middle of a room.
• C)seek protection under a table or desk.
• D)take the elevator to the basement.

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Definitions:

Reverse Discrimination

The act of giving preference to members of a group historically discriminated against, potentially leading to unfair treatment of other groups.

Tokenism

The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of minority groups, especially by recruiting a small number of people from underrepresented groups in order to give the appearance of equality.

Minority Group

A sociological term referring to a category of people differentiated from the social majority, often marked by differences in race, ethnicity, culture, or sexual orientation.

Refugees

Individuals who flee their country due to fear of persecution, conflict, violence, or other circumstances that seriously disturb public order and require international protection.