Practice Infrastructure Design (8.5.2.1) - Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management

Practice: Infrastructure Design

Lesson 8.5.2.1Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management

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Question 1.
What is infrastructure design?
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Think about what buildings need to do to stay safe.
Question 2.
Name one feature of earthquake-resistant structures.
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Use your understanding of how buildings react to shaking.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of earthquake-resistant design?
- A) To increase the height of buildings
- B) To allow buildings to sway and absorb seismic forces
- C) To make buildings more visually appealing
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Consider how these buildings respond to movement.
4Question 4.
True or False: Flood control measures only involve constructing levees.
- True
- False
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Think about the range of solutions used in flood management.
Question 5.
Develop a proposal for a new school building in a flood-prone area. What implementing strategies will ensure it is flood resilient?
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Think about what has been said about flood barriers and elevated structures.
Question 6.
Design a multi-purpose community building that can withstand earthquakes, flooding, and high winds. Describe key features and materials.
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Remember the techniques and materials you've studied!

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