Natural Hazards Unit Test
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Question
Which structural damage could be expected if a Category 3 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?(1 point)
Responses
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, vinyl siding, and gutters.
Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to the roof, shingles, vinyl siding, and gutters.
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
A high percentage of framed homes could be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
Well-built framed homes could incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends.
Well-built framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the roof structure and some exterior walls.
A scientist wants to study the movement of air in a hurricane in order to help prevent damage. Which tool should the scientist use to find out more about the movement of air?(1 point)
Responses
a levee
a levee
a Doppler radar
a Doppler radar
a barometer
a barometer
a computer model