NCR-MO-143 Natural Hazards

Which of the following represents a Natural Hazard a Ground Team may face?

• Insects & Snakes

• Rough Terrain with Loose Rocks

• Poisonous Plants

• All of the Above

Fatigue does NOT have a negative affect on a Ground Team's performance.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The terrain that teams are often working in can impact their performance.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When on a mission, it is not necessary to allow extra time for your team to traverse hazardous terrain.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When exposed to a poisonous plant, it is important to wash...

• Yourself

• Your Clothes

• Your Equipment

• Only Answers 1 & 2

• All of the Above

Poison Ivy is only a hazard in the Spring & Summer.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A Black Widow Spider can be identified by the fiddle shape behind it's eyes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is not a rule to avoid snake bites?

• Never sleep close to brush, tall weeds or a rock pile.

• Instead of stepping over, step onto fallen trees and investigate to verify a snake isn't on the other side.

• Use your whistle to let the snakes know you are coming.

• Never put your hands into dark places without checking for snakes first.

Which of the following venomous snakes are not native to the Ozarks?

• Water Moccasin / Cotton Mouth

• Timber Rattler

• Copperhead

• Back Mamba

Eating Light Snacks & Drinking Plenty of Water Is An Effective Step in Avoiding Fatigue.

• TRUE

• FALSE