Which of the following statements regarding the factors contributing to the extent of building damage and potential collapse during earthquakes is MOST accurate?
A) The location of the building relative to the fault line has minimal impact on the extent of damage to the building during an earthquake.
B) Buildings constructed on rock soil will suffer the greatest damage during an earthquake.
C) Since there has never been a significant earthquake in the Midwest, architects of buildings located there do not have to be concerned with seismic damage.
D) A base of loose, sandy soil with the potential for liquefaction is a critical factor contributing to the extent of damage to a building during an earthquake.
D
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1. radiosensitivity. 2. reproductive characteristics. 3. growth rate. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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