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WorksheetsHurricane Resistant House Shapes Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which house shape offers the best hurricane resistance?
Dome
Rectangular
Hexagon
Octagon
Why are dome-shaped houses highly resistant to hurricanes?
They use lightweight materials
Their curved shape deflects wind
They have flat walls
They are built underground
What is a major construction challenge for dome-shaped houses?
Unfamiliar building techniques
Too many corners
Weak roof connections
Poor drainage
What structural weakness makes rectangular houses vulnerable during hurricanes?
Heavy materials
Flat walls and gabled roofs
Too many windows
Curved walls
Which solution helps protect rectangular houses from roof uplift?
Paint the roof white
Install skylights
Use hurricane straps
Add more windows
What design feature of octagon-shaped houses helps deflect wind?
Central chimney
Multiple angled sides
Open floor plan
Flat walls
Which problem is common to both dome and octagon houses?
Poor ventilation
Complex construction
Weak foundations
Flat walls
What benefit does elevating a house provide during hurricanes?
Reduces flooding
Increases ceiling height
Improves insulation
Prevents roof damage
Which house shape balances aesthetics and hurricane resistance?
Triangle
Rectangular
Octagon
Dome
Which hurricane is considered the largest in terms of physical size (diameter)?
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Sandy
Typhoon Tip
Hurricane Yolanda
