37.7 - Effects of Liquefaction
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Practice Questions
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What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves during an earthquake.
Name one effect of liquefaction.
💡 Hint: Consider how structures respond to ground movement.
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What phenomenon occurs when saturated soils behave like a liquid?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil might react during an earthquake.
True or False: Lateral spreading can cause buildings to tilt.
💡 Hint: Consider what lateral spreading means in terms of displacement.
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Evaluate the effects of liquefaction on urban infrastructure during a recent earthquake in a fictional city. Outline the potential economic impacts.
💡 Hint: Think about how different sectors rely on stable ground for operations.
Design a mock engineering intervention to mitigate liquefaction risks in a coastal community susceptible to earthquakes. What considerations would you include?
💡 Hint: What engineering solutions are effective in minimizing liquefaction risks?
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