Gizmos- Flood and Storm-Proof Homes

What is a levee?

• A type of fish found in rivers.

• A low wall built of soil along a river to prevent flooding.

• A large tree that grows near water bodies.

• A method of irrigation used in agriculture.

What is a floodplain?

• A flat area next to a river that fills with water when a river floods.

• A steep hill that is prone to landslides.

• A dry area far from any water bodies.

• A type of wetland that is always submerged.

What are roof clips?

• Metal brackets that attach the roof of the house to the walls. They are also called hurricane clips or hurricane straps.

• Decorative elements used to enhance the appearance of a roof.

• Insulation materials used to keep the house warm.

• Ventilation systems installed in the roof to allow air circulation.

What is a hip roof?

• A roof with a single slope on one side.

• A roof in which all four sides are angled.

• A flat roof with no slope.

• A roof that extends beyond the walls of the building.

What is a flood?

• A natural disaster that happens when a river overflows and water covers the surrounding land.

• A weather phenomenon that causes heavy snowfall and ice accumulation.

• A geological event that occurs when tectonic plates shift and cause earthquakes.

• A type of drought that leads to water scarcity in a region.

What is the frame of a house?

• The 'skeleton' that supports a house.

• The outer walls that protect the house.

• The roof that covers the house.

• The foundation that holds the house up.

What is a hurricane?

• A small, rotating storm with light winds.

• A large, rotating storm with strong winds.

• A type of tornado that occurs over land.

• A weather phenomenon that causes heavy snowfall.

What is a natural disaster?

• A human-made event that causes destruction.

• A natural event that causes major destruction or death.

• An event that only affects the environment without human impact.

• A minor weather event that is not harmful.

What is the foundation of a building?

• The roof of a building.

• The walls of a building.

• The base of a building.

• The windows of a building.

What is a gable roof?

• A simple roof with two angled sides.

• A flat roof with no slope.

• A roof that curves downward on all sides.

• A roof with multiple slopes and angles.