Weather Wonders
What is dangerous weather that can cause damage called?
Severe weather
What can strong winds knock down?
Trees
During a tornado warning at school, should you go outside to watch?
NO!
What could people use to help keep floodwater away from a building?
A barrier
What is a goal a solution must meet called?
Criteria
What is a storm with thunder and lightning called?
A thunderstorm
What frozen calls of ice can fall during a storm?
Hail
Name one supply for a family could prepare before a blizzard
Water, food, a flashlight, or needed supplies
What kind of roof can help snow slide off snowy areas?
A steep roof
What are limits, such as time or materials called?
Constraints
What is a spinning column of air that extends from a thunderstorm called?
A tornando
What happens when water covers land that is usually dry?
A flood
What should people do if a road is covered by floodwater?
Stay out of the water
A towns roof are damaged by strong winds. What could engineers improve?
Materials or roof design
What is a model built to test an idea called?
A prototype
What is a strong winter storm with heavy snow and strong winds called?
A blizzard
Name one way a drought can affect farmers?
Crops may dry out because there isn't enough water
What is one way to save water during a drought?
Turn off taps, fix leaks, or use water carefully
What is one soulution to help protect a home from flooding?
Build a flood barrier or raise the home above likely flood levels
What should engineers do if their first design does not work well?
Changes or improve it and test it again
What is it called when an area gets too little rain or snow for a long time?
A drought
Name two types of severe weather that can damage buildings
Tornadoes, thunderstorms, blizzards, or floods
Why are weather warnings important?
They help people prepare and find safety
Why should engineers test their solutions?
To see whether they work and how they can be improved
Engineers have only 10 craft sticks to make a model. Is this a criterion or a constraint?
A constraint