What's Shaking? Questions

What is design aspect of the Tokyo Skytree makes it more stable during an earthquake?

• Its triangular base

• Its cylindrical top

• Its needle-like crown

• Its location in Tokyo

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why did engineers integrate deep piles (footers) under the Skytree?

• To anchor the building to the ground

• To prevent earthquakes

• To make the building unmoveable

• To excavate for fossils

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What shape did engineers incorporate into the design of the Skytree?

• Square

• Crown

• Triangle

• Rectangle

What is the purpose of building models in the design process?

• To test how much it would cost to build

• To prevent fires

• To test very small earthquakes

• To test out different designs during a simulated earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What tool do scientists use to simulate earthquake movements?

• Shake table

• Hydraulic equipment

• Deep piles (footers)

• Fire extinguisher

What do engineers do after analyzing video of the trials?

• Make adjustments to the design

• Declare the model "Done"

• Start all over with their designs

• Design a smaller model

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What can shaking from earthquakes do to structures?

• Create cracks in walls

• Cause building collapse

• Damage buildings

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Who might benefit from this Shake Table data? (Choose 2)

• Engineers

• Paleontologists

• Architects

• Oceanographers

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What is the height of the Tokyo Skytree?

• 634 feet

• 2,080 meters

• 634 meters or 2,080 feet

• 9.0 magnitude