Determining Where Roads and Building Should Be Built Based on Where

question 4

Multiple Choice

Determining where roads and building should be built based on where land is stable and less prone to landslide or liquefaction during an earthquake is an example of ________.

• A) earthquake zoning
• B) earthquake engineering
• C) seismic hazard mapping
• D) seismic retrofitting

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Definitions:

Successional Species

Successional species are plants and animals that colonize an ecosystem following a disturbance, playing a crucial role in ecological succession towards a stable climax community.

Intermittent Fire

A phenomenon involving fires occurring at irregular intervals, not continuous or steady.

Forest

A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

Intense Heat

Extremely high temperatures that can impact the environment, human health, and overall climate patterns.