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WorksheetsTopic 5 Lesson 3 Impacts of Natural Hazards
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which type of natural disaster is this building most likely designed to resist?
earthquake
flooding
tsunami
volcanic eruption
The picture shows four possible locations for building a house near a volcano.
Select the two locations that represent the most unsafe places in which to build a house.
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Location 2
Location 3
Location 4
Natural hazards are something most people experience at some time in their life. Engineers work to develop and improve techniques and materials that make the impact of natural disasters less severe.
An engineering team has included design features in the plan for this building to reduce the impact of an earthquake.
Complete the engineers’ plan by matching the design features to the correct location on the right side of the building.
Minimize the number of windows.
Place door openings near a corner wall.
Build on ball bearings to allow the building to sway but not crumble.
Place steel in concrete to give the building a sturdy framework.
Natural hazards are something most people experience at some time in their life. Engineers work to develop and improve techniques and materials that make the impact of natural disasters less severe.
An engineering team has included design features in the plan for this building to reduce the impact of an earthquake.
Complete the engineers’ plan by matching the design features to the correct location on the left side of the building.
Minimize the number of windows.
Place door openings near a corner wall.
Build on ball bearings to allow the building to sway but not crumble.
Place steel in concrete to give the building a sturdy framework.
The picture shows four possible locations for constructing a building near a fault. Select the location that represents the safest place to construct the building.
Location 1
Location 2
Location 3
Location 4
Natural hazards are something most people experience at some time in their life. Engineers work to develop and improve techniques and materials that make the impact of natural disasters less severe.
An engineering team has included design features in the plan for this building to reduce the impact of an earthquake.
The diagram shows a building that is on support stilts.
The support stilts are most likely designed to protect the building from ___________________________.
flooding
wildfires
drought
avalanches
Read about the impact of natural hazards on people. As you read, select two solutions that might reduce the impact of natural hazards on people.
Engineers and scientists study ways to minimize the impact of natural hazards on people.
They have developed tools and technology to predict when a natural hazard may occur, as well as warning systems to alert people of potential hazards.
They also work to design earthquake- and flood-resistant buildings.
Science and technology can provide ways to make people safer during natural hazards.
