Hazard-Resistant Construction

Fill in the blank: A goal of hazard-resistant construction is to ______ the loss of life and property damage caused by natural disasters.

• A) increase

• B) minimize

• C) ignore

• D) exacerbate

Which system can provide power during outages?

• Solar panels

• Generators or battery backups

• Wind turbines

• Water heaters

Which of the following is a method used in retrofitting?

• Adding decorative elements

• Adding reinforcing elements

• Painting the structure

• Removing old parts

Retrofitting can include upgrading the building's _________.

• interior design

• exterior

• color scheme

• furniture

Retrofitting is primarily aimed at improving a building's resistance to what?

• Natural hazards

• Aesthetic appeal

• Market value

• Interior comfort

What is one of the main challenges of hazard-resistant construction?

• Lack of materials

• Additional costs

• Excessive labor

• Limited technology

What was the main reason the buildings in Turkey failed during the earthquake?

• Poor design

• Lack of materials

• Non-compliance with regulations

• Old age

Fill in the blank: In a region prone to wildfires, it is advisable to avoid using _______ as the primary construction material.

• metal

• wood

• concrete

• brick