Question

1. for a hurricane, why is it a good idea to build a house away from the beach?

○ sharks can wash up on shore during a hurricane and bite you.
○ boats can fly through the air and hit the house.
○ houses on a beach are more likely to flood from the storm surge.
○ sand can blow against the house on a beach.

1. what is the main goal for a builder who is building a flood - proof or hurricane - proof house?

○ build the tallest house.
○ build the least expensive house.
○ keep the wind and water on the outside of the house.
○ build the best - looking house.

Explanation:

Question 4

• Analyze each option: Sharks washing up to bite is unlikely (not a main reason). Boats flying through air is unrealistic. Storm surge during hurricanes causes coastal flooding, so beach houses are at high flood risk. Sand blowing is a minor issue compared to flooding.

• The goal of flood - proof/hurricane - proof houses is to prevent wind (from hurricane) and water (from flood/storm surge) from entering the house. Building tallest, cheapest, or best - looking are not related to withstanding floods/hurricanes.

Answer:

C. Houses on a beach are more likely to flood from the storm surge.

Question 5