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What is the preferred material for roofs in the context of adapting buildings to climate change?
What is the preferred material for roofs in the context of adapting buildings to climate change?
- Steel roofs (correct)
- Thin gauge metal roofs
- Glass roofs
- Wooden shingle roofs
Which solution is recommended for addressing the priority hazard of heavy precipitation?
Which solution is recommended for addressing the priority hazard of heavy precipitation?
- Heat tracing in gutters (correct)
- Hail proof blinds and shutters
- Green parking lots
- Anti-return valves for toilets/sinks/sewage pumps
What is the primary structure design mentioned for wet floodproofing?
What is the primary structure design mentioned for wet floodproofing?
- Buildings with extensive vegetation
- Buildings with wet/dry proofing of walls (correct)
- Square design buildings
- Elevated buildings
Which solution is recommended for addressing the priority hazard of flooding?
Which solution is recommended for addressing the priority hazard of flooding?
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What is the preferred vegetation over trees in the context of subsidence risk?
What is the preferred vegetation over trees in the context of subsidence risk?
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What is the main characteristic of a storm?
What is the main characteristic of a storm?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of storm?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of storm?
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What is one solution for reducing a building's exposure to wind during a storm?
What is one solution for reducing a building's exposure to wind during a storm?
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Which type of roof performs better during a storm according to the text?
Which type of roof performs better during a storm according to the text?
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What can storm-driven water runoffs impact in a building?
What can storm-driven water runoffs impact in a building?
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