Shelter
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A Shelter is a human structure that protects from environmental elements and potential hazards.
- Context:
- It can (typically) offer protection from weather conditions such as rain, wind, heat, and cold.
- It can (often) serve as a temporary or permanent residence for individuals or groups.
- It can range from being a simple tent to a complex building with multiple facilities.
- It can be designed to offer security against natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and storms.
- It can be categorized into various types, such as emergency shelters, homeless shelters, animal shelters, and disaster relief shelters.
- It can be constructed using diverse materials, including wood, metal, concrete, and synthetic fabrics.
- It can be found in urban, suburban, and rural areas, tailored to meet the needs of the inhabitants and local environmental conditions.
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- Example(s):
- an Emergency Shelter set up to provide temporary housing for people affected by natural disasters.
- a Homeless Shelter offering refuge and basic necessities to individuals without permanent housing.
- a Tent Shelter used by campers to protect against the elements while outdoors.
- a Storm Shelter designed to withstand extreme weather conditions like tornadoes and hurricanes.
- a Fortified Shelter ...
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Open Fields, which do not provide any protection from environmental elements or hazards.
- Unprotected Structures, such as an unfinished building that lacks walls or a roof.
- See: Emergency Shelter, Homeless Shelter, Storm Shelter, Animal Shelter.