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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?

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?

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?

Temporary barriers or flood barriers for windows and doors Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred vegetation over trees in the context of subsidence risk?

Shrubs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a storm?

Strong winds and precipitation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of storm?

Heatwave Signup and view all the answers

What is one solution for reducing a building's exposure to wind during a storm?

Using rounded corners Signup and view all the answers

Which type of roof performs better during a storm according to the text?

Roofs with multiple slopes Signup and view all the answers

What can storm-driven water runoffs impact in a building?

Foundations Signup and view all the answers