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When exposed to sudden forces produced by__________ buildings and bridges can fail completely and collapse, crushing the people in and around them.
a) seismic waves
b) volcanoes
c) tsunamis
d) all of the answer choices

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) earthquake
b) volcano
c) tsunamis
d) all of the answer choices

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) taller
c) smaller
d) rigid

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) pliable
b) rigid
c) higher
d) all of the answer choices

__________ 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) Subduction zone
b) Transform
c) Shield
d) Lava dome

Which of the following is a local effect of volcanic eruptions on a population?
a) all of the answer choices
b) disruption of local water supplies
c) contamination of food sources
d) lack of breathable air and personal property damage

Which of the following has been a global impact of volcanic eruptions?
a) all of the answer choices
b) changes in weather and climate
c) aviation safety hazards
d) acid rain

The pathway of an eruption is difficult to predict so most of the minimization efforts are focused on __________volcanoes for increased activity.
a) monitoring
b) making structures more pliable
c) stopping
d) all of the answer choices

What is the second step of the engineering design process?
a) Ask questions about the criteria and constraints of the device or solutions
b) Ask questions to identify problems or needs
c) Build and test devices or solutions.
d) Determine if the devices or solutions solved the problem and refine the design if needed.

What is the fifth step of the engineering design process?
a) Determine if the devices or solutions solved the problem and refine the design if needed.
b) Communicate the results.
c) Build and test devices or solutions.
d) Ask questions about the criteria and constraints of the device or solutions.

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