Designing Solutions for Weather Hazards

Which of the following is a weather-related hazard?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Volcanic eruption

• Landslide

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What is the main purpose of a lightning rod on a building?

• To keep the building warm

• To protect the building from lightning strikes

• To collect rainwater

• To provide shade

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Which of these is a simple way to prepare for a hurricane?

• Planting more trees

• Boarding up windows

• Painting the house

• Digging a well

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What is the main function of sandbags during a flood?

• To decorate the house

• To block water from entering buildings

• To make the ground softer

• To store food

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Which of these solutions helps reduce the impact of strong winds on houses?

• Building houses with flat roofs

• Using slanted roofs and strong materials

• Painting the roof a dark color

• Planting flowers on the roof

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Why do some communities build levees along rivers?

• To make the river look nicer

• To prevent flooding during heavy rain

• To help fish swim upstream

• To provide shade for swimmers

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How does a safe room help protect people during a tornado?

• It provides a strong, secure place to stay safe from high winds and flying debris

• It keeps the house cool

• It stores emergency food

• It helps people see outside

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Which of the following is an example of using technology to reduce the impact of a weather-related hazard?

• Watching the weather forecast to prepare for a storm

• Wearing a raincoat

• Planting a garden

• Reading a book about weather

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A city is often flooded during heavy rainstorms. The city council is considering two solutions: building a large storm drain system or planting more trees in parks. Make a claim about which solution would be more effective in reducing flood impacts and explain why.

• Building a large storm drain system, because it quickly moves water away from streets and homes

• Planting more trees, because trees can absorb all the rainwater instantly

• Building a large storm drain system, because it makes the city look nicer

• Planting more trees, because they provide shade

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A school is located in an area that often experiences hurricanes. The school is deciding between installing hurricane shutters on all windows or building a tall fence around the playground. Make a claim about which design solution is better for reducing hurricane damage and support your answer with reasoning.

• Installing hurricane shutters, because they protect windows from strong winds and flying debris

• Building a tall fence, because it keeps animals out

• Building a tall fence, because it blocks the wind completely

• Installing hurricane shutters, because they make the school look better

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