Engineer Solutions Natural Disaster

Engineer Solutions Natural Disaster

6th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Engineer Solutions Natural Disaster

Engineer Solutions Natural Disaster

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS3-2, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-4

+2

Standards-aligned

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Engineers are designing a bridge that will better withstand earthquake forces. What is the process called when engineers use a computer to see what happens to their design during an earthquake?

variables

modeling

prediction

navigation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the best method for a geologist to find a scientific explanation for varying levels of damage in a city after an earthquake?

Review local newspaper reports

Conduct a survey of residents in each area

Create a compute model that takes into account different variables

Analyze the strength of previous earthquakes that have struck the same area

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Scientists and engineers work together to try to reduce the damage from natural hazards. Which term is used to describe this process?

mitigation

technology

scientific method

controlling variables

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A scientist is constructing a device that will predict exactly where hurricanes will travel. This device could save many lives but will be extremely expensive. Which term describes the high cost of this device?

benefit

criteria

constraint

technology

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Engineers have been asked to develop a plan to reduce the effects of hurricanes on a coastal community. Which is the first step engineers should take when developing a plan to reduce the effects of a natural hazard?

Identify the need

propose a solution

evaluate the solution

determine the criteria and constraints

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

This data table shows information about earthquakes in Northern California. Which strategy is the most practical way to mitigate damage to buildings as a result of earthquakes in this area?

research methods of preventing earthquakes from happening

educate the public about how to respond in case of an earthquake

research methods of designing buildings to withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0

design early detection systems to know when an earthquake larger than magnitude 5.0 will happen next

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A hurricane destroyed a coastal town. Afterward, the town was rebuilt. Which term describes the rebuilding process after a natural disaster?

response

recovery

mitigation

preparation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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