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Module 9 Catastrophic Solutions
Test Description: Module 9 Practice
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) When exposed to sudden forces produced by__________ buildings and bridges can fail completely and collapse, crushing the people in and around them.
A
tsunamis
B
volcanoes
C
all of the answer choices
D
seismic waves
2) Modern population centers tend to be more densely packed with large numbers of tall buildings. The complex infrastructure of modern cities also poses a danger in case of a major __________.
A
all of the answer choices
B
earthquake
C
tsunamis
D
volcano
3) Over the past few decades, architects and engineers have developed a number of innovative technologies to ensure houses, and skyscrapers __________ instead of break.
A
bend
B
rigid
C
taller
D
smaller
4) Making these building more __________, less brittle, and better able to move with the earthquake waves has made it possible for inhabitants to survive extremely destructive earthquakes.
A
all of the answer choices
B
higher
C
rigid
D
pliable
5) __________ volcanoes typically erupt with an extremely explosive force. There are many large population centers that are within areas that may be affected by explosive volcanic eruptions.
A
Shield
B
Lava dome
C
Transform
D
Subduction zone
6) Which of the following is a local effect of volcanic eruptions on a population?
A
contamination of food sources
B
disruption of local water supplies
C
all of the answer choices
D
lack of breathable air and personal property damage
7) Which of the following has been a global impact of volcanic eruptions?
A
changes in weather and climate
B
aviation safety hazards
C
acid rain
D
all of the answer choices
8) The pathway of an eruption is difficult to predict so most of the minimization efforts are focused on __________volcanoes for increased activity.
A
making structures more pliable
B
stopping
C
all of the answer choices
D
monitoring
9) What is the second step of the engineering design process?
A
Ask questions to identify problems or needs
B
Ask questions about the criteria and constraints of the device or solutions
C
Build and test devices or solutions.
D
Determine if the devices or solutions solved the problem and refine the design if needed.
10) What is the fifth step of the engineering design process?
A
Build and test devices or solutions.
B
Ask questions about the criteria and constraints of the device or solutions.
C
Communicate the results.
D
Determine if the devices or solutions solved the problem and refine the design if needed.
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