Which type of natural disaster is this building most likely designed to resist?

• Earthquake

• Flooding

• Tsunami

• Volcanic Eruption

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

The picture shows four possible locations for constructing a building near a fault. Select the location that represents the safest place to construct the building.

• Location 1

• Location 2

• Location 3

• Location 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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The picture shows four possible locations for building a house near a volcano. Select the two locations that represent the most unsafe places in which to build a house.

• Location 1

• Location 2

• Location 3

• Location 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An engineering team has included design features in the plan for this building to reduce the impact of an earthquake. What are the BEST two ways to make this building more sturdy?

• Minimize number of windows

• Place door openings near a corner wall

• Build on ball bearings to allow the building to sway but not crumble

• Place steel in concrete to give the building a sturdy framework

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

The support stilts are most likely designed to protect the building from

• Avalanche

• Flooding

• Drought

• Landslide

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Select two solutions that might reduce the impact of natural hazards on people.

• Engineers and scientists study ways to minimize the impact of natural hazards on people.

• They have developed tools and technology to predict when a natural hazard may occur, as well as warning systems to alert people of potential hazards.

• Natural hazards can have a negative impact on humans.

• They also work to design earthquake- and flood-resistant buildings.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4