Natural Hazards

A lightning rod protects a building when lightning strikes it. The best way to decide if a lightning rod works correctly is to put it on a building and see if–

• the lightning rod does not break during a very strong thunderstorm.

• the building can use the lightning rod to make energy.

• the lightning rod is the tallest part of the building.

• lightning strikes the building but does not hurt the building.

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Design Solution

• An answer to a problem that is the result of a thought-out plan

• To directly affect or change

• Value or goodness

• Events in nature that may have a negative effect

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Describe two ways in which humans can reduce the impact of natural disasters.

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Scientists tested four house roofs. They want to see which roof protected people best. They saw what happened to the roofs when the winds blew. Scientists tested four house roofs. Which roof provides the best protection from high winds?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Impact

• An answer to a problem that is the result of a thought-out plan

• To directly affect or change

• Value or goodness

• Events in nature that may have a negative effect

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A lightning rod protects a building when lightning strikes it. The best way to decide if a lightning rod works correctly is to put it on a building and see if–

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Merit

• An answer to a problem that is the result of a thought-out plan

• To directly affect or change

• Value or goodness

• Events in nature that may have a negative effect

People sometimes put metal rods on the top of houses. These protect the houses from lightning during thunderstorms. These rods are most helpful in places where there are lots of–

• thunderstorms

• houses

• metal

• people

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Natural Hazards

• An answer to a problem that is the result of a thought-out plan

• To directly affect or change

• Value or goodness

• Events in nature that may have a negative effect

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Natural Processes

• An answer to a problem that is the result of a thought-out plan

• A series or group of events that occur naturally

• Dangerous events caused by the weather

• Events in nature that may have a negative effect

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