33.8.1 - Influence of Local Geology
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What is local geology?
💡 Hint: Think about how the ground composition can change during an earthquake.
Name one type of soil that amplifies seismic waves.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of ground that might shake more during an earthquake.
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What influences ground motion during earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about what factors change the ground's reaction during an earthquake.
True or False: Soft soils usually dampen seismic waves.
💡 Hint: Recall the impact of different soil types on shake intensity.
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Evaluate how a city might adjust its building codes in response to an increase in soft soil areas due to urban development.
💡 Hint: Consider how urban planning might intersect with geological surveys.
Propose a study to analyze the seismic performance of buildings across different soil types in a specific region.
💡 Hint: Think about what factors you would need to compare to determine performance.
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