Mr. Benedict's class was working on an engineering design problem. Here are three of their solutions:

Question

Louise made a very strong model house. All of its parts were held strongly together.
Edgardo made a flexible tower. It could bend and twist without breaking.
Beau made a building with springs between it and the ground.
Mr. Benedict's students were most likely trying to design buildings that could stand going through

A.
a flood.
B.
an earthquake.
C.
a volcanic eruption.
D.
a tsunami.

Answer 1

Mr. Benedict's students were most likely trying to design buildings that could stand going through B. an earthquake.

The descriptions of the solutions suggest they were focused on structural integrity and flexibility, which are essential characteristics for buildings to endure seismic activity. Louise's strong model would help maintain structural integrity, Edgardo's flexible tower would allow for movement without breaking, and Beau's springs would help absorb shock from seismic waves.