Seating capacity

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/seating-capacity

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vehicle seating capacity range?From 2 (typical automobile) to over 80 (large passenger bus)
2. What is the largest sports venue?Indianapolis Motor Speedway, USA
3. Why do buildings need to know how many people can fit inside?Knowing the capacity helps keep everyone safe. It makes sure there are enough exits and that the building can handle the weight of all the people.
4. How do engineers decide how many seats a stadium can have?Engineers look at the floor area, how many exits there are, how strong the structure is, and how to keep people comfortable and safe. They balance having many seats with keeping the space safe and easy to leave in an emergency.

Egress Routes: The paths and exits designated for people to leave a building safely during an emergency.
Building Codes: A set of rules and standards that specify the minimum requirements for safe construction and occupancy of buildings.
Occupancy Limits: The maximum number of people legally allowed to be in a specific space at any given time.