Define a design problem to reduce the impact of a specific weather hazard, explain how the hazard causes damage, and propose a solution with one named trade-off.
Engineers design real solutions to protect people and property from weather hazards, such as storm shutters for hurricane winds, fire-resistant roofing for wildfire areas, and raised foundations for flood-prone houses. A good design starts with the SPECIFIC hazard and explains exactly how it causes damage, before proposing a fix.
Naming a trade-off, meaning an honest downside like cost or appearance, is part of a complete, realistic design, not a weakness in it.
Mastery looks like: They state a specific hazard and its damage mechanism, propose a matching protective design, and name at least one trade-off.
Common stumbles: Proposing a vague solution like "be careful" instead of a specific design feature, or skipping the explanation of how the hazard actually causes damage.