Practice Lack Of Proper Drainage Systems (4.2) - Asymmetric Buildings and Vulnerability

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Question 1.
What does a drainage system do?
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Think about what happens when rainwater doesn't drain away.
Question 2.
Why are symmetrical buildings generally more stable?
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Consider how water behaves around different shapes.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of drainage systems?
- To collect rain
- To remove excess water
- To increase water levels
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Consider what happens when rain falls on a city.
4Question 4.
True or False: Asymmetrical buildings are less stable during floods.
- True
- False
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Think about the relationship between shape and stability.
Question 5.
Propose an improved drainage system design for a fictional city prone to flooding, incorporating lessons learned from the Kerala floods.
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Think about how you can funnel water away effectively.
Question 6.
Analyze the impact of cultural practices on building design in flood-prone areas, specifically in Kerala and Chennai.
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Consider how community beliefs shape architecture.

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