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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about ground movement during an earthquake.
Question 2
Easy
What is the purpose of GMPEs?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of mathematics in predicting earthquakes.
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 PGA estimate?
- Peak Ground Acceleration
- Peak Ground Area
- Peak Ground Analysis
💡 Hint: Think about what 'PGA' might represent in the context of earthquakes.
Question 2
Is it true that soft soils can amplify ground motion?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how different soil types behave during shaking.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Suppose you are tasked with estimating PGA for a new building site near a known fault line. Identify the steps you would take and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about each stage and how they interconnect.
Question 2
If you discovered that a construction authority used only a deterministic model for planning a site near unstable soils, what issues might arise?
💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of deterministic models.
Challenge and get performance evaluation