Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT true regarding earthquakes and destruction?
A) The bigger the earthquake,the greater the destruction will be.
B) The type of construction used will influence how damaging an earthquake can be.
C) The nature of the substrate will influence how damaging an earthquake is.
D) Seismic retrofitting can reduce the destruction caused by an earthquake.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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