24.2.1 - Ground Shaking Intensity
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Practice Questions
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What is the epicentre of an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake originates.
Name one factor that influences ground shaking intensity.
💡 Hint: Consider what the earthquake waves travel through.
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Where does maximum ground motion occur during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about where the earthquake originates.
True or False: Ground shaking intensity increases with distance from the epicentre.
💡 Hint: Remember how seismic waves lose energy.
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Design a building in a highly seismic zone considering ground shaking intensity. What materials and design features would you select to mitigate potential damage?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials interact with seismic forces.
Analyze the effects of a shallow versus deep earthquake in an urban area. How would you assess potential building impacts?
💡 Hint: Think about the mechanical wave behavior in different layers of the Earth.
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