20.20 - Influence of Geological and Geomorphological Features
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Practice Questions
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What is soil amplification?
💡 Hint: Think about how a trampoline might move when someone jumps on it.
How do hills affect seismic waves?
💡 Hint: Consider why a magnifying glass focuses light.
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What is the effect of soil amplification during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about how a trampoline bounces someone higher.
True or False: Liquefaction can cause buildings to sink during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Imagine a wet sponge versus a solid one.
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Analyze a case study of a recent earthquake. Compare the seismic effects in urban areas with soft soil to those on solid ground.
💡 Hint: Use historical data from the quake.
Design a public awareness campaign centered around liquefaction risk in coastal cities. What key messages would you include?
💡 Hint: Focus on community engagement and practical examples.
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