Robbin's class researched tsunamis. They learned about different ways people and towns protect themselves from tsunamis. Some of these ways are:

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building a seawall to protect the town in case a tsunami comes
moving everyone to high ground when a tsunami is coming
moving people into deep water in boats when a tsunami is coming
These last two work best in places that teach the people what to do if a tsunami is coming.
How can Robbin's class best compare these solutions to learn which one saves the most lives?

A.
Research how well each solution worked in the past.
B.
Try each solution in a real tsunami and observe the results.
C.
Test whether it takes longer to get to high ground or to deep water.
D.
Improve each solution using engineering design.

Answer 1

The best option for Robbin's class to compare these solutions and learn which one saves the most lives is:

A. Research how well each solution worked in the past.

This approach allows the class to examine historical data and case studies to determine the effectiveness of each solution in real tsunami events, providing valuable insights into which methods have been most successful in saving lives. Options B and C would involve dangerous and impractical methods of testing in real-life situations, and D focuses more on improving solutions rather than comparing their effectiveness.