1. Why do engineers need to design special houses for places where hurricanes happen?
- A. To make the houses look more modern.
- B. Because strong winds and rain can damage regular houses.
- C. So people can predict when a hurricane will arrive.
- D. Because the ground is too soft for normal buildings.
2. What is the main role of an engineer when dealing with the problem of severe weather like hurricanes?
- A. To accurately forecast the path of the storm for the news.
- B. To find ways to change building designs to make them safer and more resistant to damage.
- C. To lead the cleanup efforts to remove debris after a storm has passed.
- D. To try to stop the hurricane from forming over the ocean.
3. What is the primary goal of creating stronger building designs for areas with severe weather?
- A. To make buildings taller.
- B. To reduce damage and keep people safe.
- C. To make construction faster.
- D. To use fewer building materials.
4. A family is moving to a coastal area known for hurricanes. An engineer would most likely recommend a house with which feature?
- A. Very large windows to see the ocean.
- B. A structure designed to stand up against powerful wind forces.
- C. A bright color so it is easy to find.
- D. A large, open garden with few trees.
5. According to the principles described, what is the engineering approach to the problem of powerful hurricanes?
- A. Attempting to change the storm's path away from land.
- B. Focusing on protecting structures from the storm's effects.
- C. Building large walls along the coast to block all wind.
- D. Evacuating all cities in the path of the storm permanently.
6. A coastal town learns a hurricane is approaching. Which of the following is an effective action the town can take to reduce damage?
- A. Building stronger homes that can resist high winds.
- B. Trying to push the storm away with giant fans.
- C. Asking everyone to wish the storm would go away.
- D. Building a very tall ice wall in the ocean to block the storm.
7. Which statement accurately describes the relationship between people and natural hazards like big storms?
- A. People can control when and where storms happen.
- B. People cannot prevent storms but can prepare for them.
- C. Natural hazards are not strong enough to damage modern towns.
- D. The only way to be safe is to move away from the coast.
8. When the text says people can "reduce the damage" from a storm, what does this mean?
- A. To make the storm go away.
- B. To make the damage less severe.
- C. To completely stop all damage.
- D. To predict the storm's exact path.
9. Which of the following is NOT a way people can reduce the damage from a powerful storm?
- A. Reinforcing the roofs of buildings.
- B. Building a sea wall to lessen storm surge.
- C. Creating a giant dome over the city to block rain.
- D. Planting trees that help prevent soil erosion from heavy rain.
10. What is the main idea about how people should deal with powerful natural events like hurricanes?
- A. People can build machines to completely stop hurricanes from forming.
- B. The best strategy is to ignore storm warnings and hope for the best.
- C. People should focus on actions that lessen the harm caused by a storm.
- D. It is possible to change the weather so that big storms never happen.