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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the ridge effect?
💡 Hint: Think about how hills might direct waves.
Question 2
Easy
How do valleys affect seismic waves?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to waves in a confined space.
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
What does the ridge effect describe?
- A decrease in shaking
- Increased shaking due to elevation
- No change in shaking
💡 Hint: Think about how hills or ridges compare to flat areas.
Question 2
True or False: Valleys can amplify seismic waves.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider what happens inside a confined space.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Explain how you would assess the seismic risk of buildings in a hilly urban area versus a flat urban area.
💡 Hint: Consider both the geological structure and building types in different landscapes.
Question 2
Design an earthquake preparedness plan for a city located in a valley and surrounded by hills. Include specific recommendations based on the topography.
💡 Hint: How do the unique landscape features affect both risk and preparedness?
Challenge and get performance evaluation