The lateral force from an earthquake would be strongest in:
a. short, moderately flexible buildings
b. short, rigid buildings
c. tall, flexible buildings
d. tall, rigid buildings
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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If sedimentary rocks are tilted steeply, we assume that they were initially deposited ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
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The ____________ zone is an oceanic area that is distinguished by a rapid salinity increase with depth. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
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