Extreme Weather Solutions

Which of these is NOT an example of extreme weather?

• a sunny day

• heavy wind

• floods

• heat wave

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How can looking at past patterns of hurricanes help us lessen the impact of future hurricanes?

• you can build better houses to withstand the storm

• we can predict when and where they will happen

• you can't control a hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which one of these correctly explains how a lightning rod works?

• electricity from lightning passes through the metal lightning rod down to the ground instead of running through the house.

• electricity from the lightning rod passes through the metal lightning rod and into the house causing it to catch on fire

• the metal lightning rod works like a magnet and repels the lightning away from the house

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Which solution was most effective at preventing flooding, according the the team's tests?

• no barrier

• barrier wall

• rocks

• recurved wall

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A hip roof PROTECTS against damage from heavy winds because wind is deflected off of its ____________.

• slanted ends

• flat ends

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The force of heavy winds can push against the ____________ of a gable roof making it more likely to break

• slanted ends

• flat ends

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Heat waves can lead to wildfires.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

To lessen the impact of heat waves, roads can be painted white.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What can humans do about extreme weather?

• nothing, we can't control the weather

• design solutions to reduce its impact

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What is the purpose of a safe room?

• the protect all the money in the bank

• to protect people during a tornado

• to protect people during a flood

• to protect your home during a tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2