Hazard-Resistant Construction

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Logan Donnel
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: A goal of hazard-resistant construction is to ______ the loss of life and property damage caused by natural disasters.
A) increase
B) minimize
C) ignore
D) exacerbate
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which system can provide power during outages?
Solar panels
Generators or battery backups
Wind turbines
Water heaters
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a method used in retrofitting?
Adding decorative elements
Adding reinforcing elements
Painting the structure
Removing old parts
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Retrofitting can include upgrading the building's _________.
interior design
exterior
color scheme
furniture
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Retrofitting is primarily aimed at improving a building's resistance to what?
Natural hazards
Aesthetic appeal
Market value
Interior comfort
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main challenges of hazard-resistant construction?
Lack of materials
Additional costs
Excessive labor
Limited technology
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason the buildings in Turkey failed during the earthquake?
Poor design
Lack of materials
Non-compliance with regulations
Old age
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: In a region prone to wildfires, it is advisable to avoid using _______ as the primary construction material.
metal
wood
concrete
brick
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