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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What type of soil amplifies seismic waves more?
💡 Hint: Think about the similarities between a sponge and wet soil.
Question 2
Easy
Name two types of soil mentioned that could affect site amplification.
💡 Hint: Consider common soil types found in nature.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
Which type of soil typically leads to more significant seismic wave amplification?
- Clay
- Granite
- Basalt
💡 Hint: Think of materials that are soft versus hard.
Question 2
True or False: Hard rock amplifies seismic waves more than soft soil.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of different soil types during shaking.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design an earthquake-resistant building for a city with predominantly soft soils. List at least three design considerations.
💡 Hint: Think about techniques that help buildings endure shaking.
Question 2
Analyze the potential consequences of ignoring site amplification in urban planning in a seismic zone.
💡 Hint: Consider real-life examples of cities affected by this issue.
Challenge and get performance evaluation