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The water temperature needs to be at least _____ for a coastal storm to form

26.5 degrees Celsius

What was the environmental external force that hit Japan in 2011?

Tsunami

What is the best set-up for a structure? Low/High centre of gravity - Wide/Narrow base - Wide/Narrow Top

LOW centre of gravity - Wide Base - Narrow Top

What are the three properties of a strong material?

Strong, Flexible, Durable

True OR False - the centre of gravity can be shifted

True

Correct this sentence: Gravity is a weak contact force

Gravity is a strong non-contact force

Name two famous well built structures

Answers will vary

Bouncing a basketball is an example of a _____ force.

Contact

What is the strongest shape for construction?

Triangles

Gravity is an example of a ____ force.

Non-Contact

What are the four classifications of a structure?

Holds a load, Has a shape, Has a size, Has a purpose

Tell me the name of the "calmer" part of the tornado"

Eye

What are the names of the three tropical storms?

Hurricane, Cyclone, Typhoon

Hitting a golf ball is an example of a ____ force.

Push Force

List three of the five internal forces that we discussed

Tension, Compression, Bend, Shear, Torsion

Fill in the blank: A _____ force happens when an object is brought closer.

Pull

The students and staff moving through the school is an example of a ____ load.

Live

Fill in the blank: A ____ force happens when an object is moved away.

Push

What is one of the strongest materials that should be used when building homes?

Concrete

True OR False: a push and pull force can occur at the same time

True

Tornados are caused by the movement of ____ and ____ air

Warm and Cold

Fill in the blank: A _____ is any push or pull that causes an object to move

Force

A soccer net is a _____ load.

Dead

Lightning will strike the _____ point that has an opposite charge

Tallest

A tow truck towing a car is an example of a ___ force.

Pull Force