Hazard-Resistant Construction

Hazard-Resistant Construction

8th Grade

8 Qs

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Hazard-Resistant Construction

Hazard-Resistant Construction

Assessment

Passage

Science

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Logan Donnel

FREE Resource

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