Science Assignment #1

Natural Disasters:  Assignment #1

We’ve discussed FORCE, and natural forces on the environment.  Now, you will complete a short assignment for evaluation.

First:  go to www.missreaumegrade5ctk.blogspot.com.

Next:  View all videos under Science:  Forces on Structures

Lastly: Analyse the effects of forces from natural phenomena (e.g., tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis) on the natural and built environment

(a) What is a tornado? Where does the force of a tornado come from? What kinds of damage does a tornado inflict on the built environment? What is the impact of a tornado on the natural environment (e.g., on trees, on animals such as fish and birds)? How can humans protect themselves from the force of a tornado?

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(b) What is an earthquake? Where does the force of an earthquake come from? How is the damage from an earthquake different from that of a tornado? What is the impact of an earthquake on the natural environment? What can humans do to protect themselves from the forces of an earthquake?

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c)  What is a tsunami?  How can people protect themselves from tsunamis?

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d)  How can we build structures to protect themselves against the natural forces of the environment?

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