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Se conoce como sofocación al mecanismo de extinción de un fuego que trata de eliminar (del tetraedro del fuego):Smothering is the extinguishing method that removes, from the fire tetrahedron:
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Correct answer: b) The oxidiser
Why it is correct
Smothering removes oxygen, the oxidiser. It is done by covering the fire with a blanket or foam.
Why the others are not
- a) That is starving.
- c) That is inhibition.
- d) That is cooling.
How to work it out in the exam
- Smother: no oxygen.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2024 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 32 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2024 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 31 Official paper · Official answer key
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