Question

Match the following definitions with the correct term.

Answer 1

Answer:

• Troy has a habit of leaving his shoes on the stairs leading to his room. This is an  example of  risk factor.
• Kelsey and Troy are going to listen to music upstairs in Troy's room. This is an  example of  the situation.
• Kelsey broke her arm. This is an example of  afthermath.
• As Kelsey hurries out the door to get home on time, she trips over Troy's shoe. This  is an example of accident.

Explanation:

In the daily activity of each person there may be circumstances that, in the presence of a risk factor, may lead to accidents and consequences derived from them.

Situation, also called a circumstance, is a well-defined event that occurs in a particular place and time. In this case the situation is that Kelsey and Troy climb the stairs to Troy's room.

Risk factor is a defined characteristic of the circumstance, which can cause an unpleasant event, physical harm or illness. Troy leaving his shoes on the stairs.

Accident is an event that occurs quickly and unexpectedly, and has a negative consequence on objects or people. Kelsey tripped over Troy's shoes and fell down the stairs.

Afthermath is the result or impact that a certain action or situation necessarily has on an object or person. In the scenario, Kelsey broke her arm as a result of falling down the stairs.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. risk factor

2. situation

3. aftermath

4. accident