Extreme Weather Solutions

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What is a heat wave?

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A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.

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What major problem can heat waves lead to?

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Wildfires.

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What is extreme weather?

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Severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and heat waves.

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Which of these is NOT an example of extreme weather?

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Fog.

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What is a recurved wall?

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A design solution used to prevent flooding by redirecting water away from buildings.

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What is a lightning rod?

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A metal rod mounted on a building to protect it from lightning strikes.

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How can humans deal with extreme weather?

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By predicting it, preparing for it, and using engineering solutions.

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What is the purpose of a barrier wall?

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To block or redirect water to prevent flooding.

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What are some effects of floods?

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Damage to homes, loss of crops, and disruption of transportation.

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What is the role of weather prediction?

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To forecast weather conditions to help people prepare for extreme weather.